Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Case Law
Established in 1891 and located in Richmond, Virginia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit exercises appellate jurisdiction over courts in the following districts:
- District of Maryland
- Eastern District of North Carolina
- Middle District of North Carolina
- Western District of North Carolina
- District of South Carolina
- Eastern District of Virginia
- Western District of Virginia
- Northern District of West Virginia
- Southern District of West Virginia
The court is considered mid-sized among the U.S. Circuit Courts, with 15 authorized judgeships. The Judges in this circuit continue the unique tradition of stepping down from the bench after oral argument to shake the hands of the attorneys in the case. Read a detailed history of the Fourth Circuit here.
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Recent Decisions From the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Date: March 20, 2025
Docket Number: 23-1957
Date: March 19, 2025
Docket Number: 23-2221
Justia Opinion Summary: A tragic boat accident occurred when Edward Barnett, while navigating a coastal river, crashed into a dike, resulting in his and his coworker's deaths. Penny Jo Barnett, his widow, sued the Coast Guard, alleging that…
Date: March 18, 2025
Docket Number: 23-2248
Justia Opinion Summary: Westmont Living, Inc., a California corporation operating retirement communities and assisted living facilities, filed a lawsuit against Retirement Unlimited, Inc. (RUI), a Virginia corporation, alleging trademark…
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