Clyde Henry Hamilton

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit circuit Retired 2020 · served 1991–2020 Appointed by George H. W. Bush (Republican) 32 signed orders read

Judge Hamilton 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.

Guess v. Board of Medical Examiners
967 F.2d 998 · 1992-06-25
Appeal (appellant) Denied

“Because we find that Guess’ claims are barred by res judicata and application of District of Columbia Court of Appeals v. Feldman, 460 U.S. 462, 103 S.Ct. 1303, 75 L.Ed.2d 206 (1983), we affirm the district court’s dismissal of his action in Guess.”

Wilson v. Lindler
995 F.2d 1256 · 1993-06-11
Appeal (appellant (State of South Carolina)) Denied

“For reasons stated below, we affirm.”

Island Creek Coal Co. v. District 28, United Mine Workers of America
29 F.3d 126 · 1994-07-06
Appeal (appellant) Denied

“District 28, United Mine Workers of America (District 28), appeals the district court’s decision vacating the penalty portion of an arbitration award. For the reasons stated herein, we affirm.”

Hardester v. Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.
33 F.3d 330 · 1994-10-13
Appeal (appellant (insurers)) Granted

“For the reasons stated herein, we reverse and remand with instructions to enter judgment in favor of the Defendants.”

United States v. Wild
47 F.3d 669 · 1995-03-02
Appeal (appellant) Granted in part

“For reasons that follow, we affirm the appellants’ convictions, but vacate the forfeiture of Wild’s house and remand for further proceedings.”

United States v. Harrison
58 F.3d 115 · 1995-07-25
Appeal (appellant) Granted

“For the reasons that follow, we vacate Harrison’s sentence and remand for resentencing.”

United States v. Johnson
71 F.3d 139 · 1995-12-06
Appeal (appellant) Granted

“For reasons that follow, we reverse Johnson’s convictions and remand for a new trial.”

United States v. Dickerson
77 F.3d 774 · 1996-03-12
Appeal (appellant (government)) Granted

“Because we conclude that the crime of felony attempted escape from custody, in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 751(a), in the abstract, “involves conduct that presents a serious potential risk of physical injury to another,” USSG § 4B1.2(l)(ii), we vacate Dickerson’s sentence and remand for resentencing.”

O'Connor v. Consolidated Coin Caterers Corp.
84 F.3d 718 · 1996-06-05
Appeal (appellant) Denied

“We conclude that he has not. Accordingly, we affirm.”

Faircloth v. Lundy Packing Co.
91 F.3d 648 · 1996-08-02
Appeal (appellant) Granted in part

“We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with instructions.”

Multi-Channel TV Cable Co. v. Charlottesville Quality Cable Operating Co.
108 F.3d 522 · 1997-03-17
Appeal (appellant) Granted in part

“We affirm the magistrate judge’s decision holding CQC liable for statutory conspiracy and affirm the magistrate judge’s award of damages to Adelphia, except the punitive damages award, which we vacate.”

Pisgah Contractors, Inc. v. Rosen
117 F.3d 133 · 1997-06-24
Appeal (appellant) Moot / procedural

“Because we conclude that there is no basis for our jurisdiction under these circumstances, we dismiss this appeal.”

Caseload & timing

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