Darrell Prows, Appellant, v. J. Michael Quinlan, et al, 946 F.2d 1566 (D.C. Cir. 1991)

Upon consideration of the motion for summary affirmance, the court's order to show cause filed August 13, 1990 and the response thereto, it is

ORDERED that the order to show cause be discharged. It is

FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for summary affirmance be granted substantially for the reasons stated by the district court in its order filed April 5, 1990. The merits of the parties' positions are so clear as to justify summary action. See Taxpayers Watchdog, Inc. v. Stanley, 819 F.2d 294, 297 (D.C. Cir. 1987) (per curiam); Walker v. Washington, 627 F.2d 541, 545 (D.C. Cir.) (per curiam), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 994 (1980).

The Clerk is directed to withhold issuance of the mandate herein until seven days after disposition of any timely petition for rehearing. See D.C. Cir. Rule 15.