Christo v. Merit Systems Protection Board

After examining the briefs and the appellate record, this three-judge panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not be of material assistance in the determination of this appeal. See Fed.R. App.P. 34(a); Tenth Circuit R. 10(e). The cause is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument.

Respondents Merit Systems Protection Board and the United States Postal Service seek dismissal of this appeal for lack of jurisdiction. We hold that jurisdiction in this matter is vested exclusively in the district court and accordingly dismiss this appeal.

Petitioner Christo was suspended…