Allyson K. Duncan

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit circuit Retired 2019 · served 2003–2019 Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican) 28 signed orders read

Judge Duncan no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.

Signed rulings

A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.

United States v. Michael Anthony Farrow
· 2004-04-15
Appeal (Defendant-Appellant Michael Anthony Farrow) Denied

“We accordingly affirm the judgment of the district court in all respects.”

Kenneth L. Bonner, Sr. v. Bruce Dawson; Terry Bishop
· 2005-04-14
Appeal (Plaintiff-Appellant Kenneth Bonner) Denied

“The order of the district court is AFFIRMED.”

In re Jacqueline Duncan; James Duncan, Administrator of the Estate of Meigan Lin Duncan v. Jacqueline Duncan
· 2006-05-24
Appeal (Appellant the Estate (James Duncan, Administrator of the Estate of Meigan Lin Duncan)) Granted

“In light of the foregoing, we reverse the order of the district court and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. REVERSED IN PART AND REMANDED”

Angela Johnson v. H.S. Caudill
· 2007-02-02
Appeal (Defendant-Appellant Sheriff H.S. Caudill (movant for summary judgment on qualified immunity)) Granted

“Accordingly, we reverse the district court's ruling on Sheriff Caudill's motion for summary judgment and remand with instructions to enter an order granting the motion for summary judgment. REVERSED AND REMANDED.”

Robert Peterson v. National Telecommunications and Information Administration
06-1216; 06-1548 · 2007-02-27
Appeal (Plaintiff-Appellant Robert Peterson (movant for preliminary injunction)) Denied

“Based on the foregoing, the district court's order denying Appellant Robert Peterson's motion for a preliminary injunction is AFFIRMED.”

Michelle Lane v. Eric H. Holder, Jr.
11-1847 · 2012-12-31
Appeal (Plaintiffs-Appellants (Michelle Lane, Matthew and Amanda Welling, and the Second Amendment Foundation)) Denied

“For the foregoing reasons, the judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED.”

United States v. Eric Johnson
No. 12-4176 · 2013-10-29
Appeal (Defendant-Appellant Eric Johnson) Denied

“For the foregoing reasons, the district court's decision denying Johnson's suppression motions is AFFIRMED.”

United States v. 515 Granby, LLC
No. 12-2161 · 2013-11-20
Appeal (Defendants-Appellants 515 Granby, LLC and Marathon Development Group, Inc. (prevailing property owners seeking EAJA attorney's fees)) Granted

“For the reasons stated above, we vacate the district court's opinion and remand for a reexamination of substantial justification. The issue of special circumstances under the EAJA was not before us because the trial court made no finding on that issue. If necessary on remand, the district court should also consider whether special circumstances would make an award of attorney's fees unjust. VACATED AND REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS”

John Corr v. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
No. 13-1076 · 2014-01-21
Appeal (Plaintiffs-Appellants John B. Corr and John W. Grigsby) Denied

“Under the Elizabeth River Crossings framework, therefore, the tolls charged for passage on the Dulles Toll Road are user fees, not taxes, under Virginia law. Their collection by the MWAA thus does not run afoul of the Virginia Constitution and, accordingly, does not violate the due process rights of motorists. The district court's order dismissing the complaint is therefore AFFIRMED.”

Chandra Anand; Renu Anand v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC; Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
13-1900 · 2014-06-06
Appeal (appellants (plaintiff homeowners)) Denied

“For the foregoing reasons, the district court's dismissal of the Anands' complaint with prejudice is AFFIRMED.”

United States v. Harvey Lee Mungro, Jr.
13-4503 · 2014-06-11
Appeal (Defendant-Appellant Harvey Lee Mungro, Jr.) Denied

“For the reasons above, Mungro’s sentence is AFFIRMED.”

McAirlaids, Inc. v. Kimberly-Clark Corporation
13-2044 · 2014-06-25
Appeal (Plaintiff-Appellant McAirlaids, Inc.) Granted

“For the foregoing reasons, we vacate the judgment of the district court and remand for further proceedings. VACATED AND REMANDED”

A historical record

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