Unpublished Disposition, 936 F.2d 578 (9th Cir. 1991)

No. 90-56097.

United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

Before FLETCHER and CANBY, Circuit Judges, and McNICHOLS,^**  District Judge.

MEMORANDUM^*** 

Robert Nicholson sued Lear Siegler, Inc., for federal and state age discrimination, breach of a labor agreement, and unfair representation. The district court, after a two-day trial to the bench, ruled in favor of Lear Siegler. Nicholson appeals.

Nicholson is understandably unhappy about his medical disability and loss of employment. His appeal, however, simply restates the grievances that were fully litigated in the trial court. He points to no error in the trial court's rulings on partial summary judgment, nor does he properly challenge the findings and conclusions of the court on the claims that were fully tried. Under Rule 28(a) (4) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, the appellant's brief must contain "the contentions of the appellant with respect to the issues presented." See Wilcox v. Commissioner, 848 F.2d 1007, 1008 n. 2 (9th Cir. 1988) (pro se litigant abandoned arguments not addressed in brief). Nicholson, unfortunately, presents no arguments directed to any issues properly framed for appeal.

We interpret pro se briefs liberally, but Nicholson has failed to present us with any matters upon which we can act. We have little choice but to conclude that his appeal must be dismissed.¹ 

Accordingly, Nicholson's appeal is dismissed for failure to comply with Fed. R. App. P. 28(a).

DISMISSED.