Legal Case Summary

James Davis v. Western Carolina University


Date Argued: Thu May 11 2017
Case Number: 16-1277
Docket Number: 6061346
Judges:Paul V. Niemeyer, Diana Gribbon Motz, Stephanie D. Thacker
Duration: 45 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: James Davis v. Western Carolina University** **Docket Number:** 6061346 **Court:** [Insert Specific Court Information, if available] **Date:** [Insert Date of Judgment or Filing, if available] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** James Davis - **Defendant:** Western Carolina University **Background:** James Davis filed a lawsuit against Western Carolina University (WCU) alleging [briefly outline the nature of the claims, e.g., employment discrimination, wrongful termination, breach of contract, etc.]. The suit arises from incidents that occurred [provide context, such as specific dates or events] during Davis's affiliation with the university. **Legal Claims:** The plaintiff's claims included [list specific allegations or causes of action, e.g., violation of employment laws, failure to uphold university policies, etc.]. Davis contended that the university's actions were unjust and sought relief through the court. **Defendant's Position:** WCU denied any wrongdoing and argued that [insert WCU's defense, e.g., that the claims lacked merit, the actions taken were within legal and institutional guidelines, etc.]. The university maintained that it followed proper procedures and acted appropriately throughout the entire process. **Court Proceedings:** The case was resolved through [describe the method of resolution, e.g., trial, settlement, dismissal, etc.]. During the proceedings, various pieces of evidence were presented, including [mention any key evidence or testimonies cited during the case]. **Decision:** The court ruled in favor of [the plaintiff/defendant] on [insert the date of the ruling, if available]. The ruling was based on [summarize the court's rationale or findings, e.g., insufficient evidence, application of the law, etc.]. **Outcome:** As a result of the court's decision, [outline any awards or judgments granted, if applicable; e.g., monetary damages, reinstatement, etc.]. The implications of the ruling extended to [discuss any broader implications for WCU or similar institutions, if relevant]. **Conclusion:** James Davis v. Western Carolina University serves as a noteworthy case reflecting issues of [highlight relevant legal principles and their significance]. The outcome of this case demonstrates [summarize what the case illustrates about the law or institutional policies]. **Notes:** For further details, refer to the full court documents and opinions associated with Docket Number 6061346. [This summary may need adjustments based on specific findings, dates, and details from the case itself, which were not provided in the prompt.]

James Davis v. Western Carolina University


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