Legal Opinion

Charles H. Bowling v. Wellmore Coal Corporation

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Decided May 23, 1997No. 96-1339PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Affirmed by published opinion. Judge ERVIN wrote the opinion, in which Judge WIDENER and Chief Judge BULLOCK joined.

OPINION

ERVIN, Circuit Judge.

Charles H. Bowling appeals from a decision of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia granting summary judgment in favor of Wellmore Coal Corporation in an action for the recovery of damages for personal injuries. For the reasons hereinafter explored, we affirm.

I

This appeal arises from a tort action commenced by Charles H. Bowling (“Bowling”) against the Wellmore Coal Corporation (“Wellmore”) for injuries sustained when a…

2Cases cited15 opinions

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  3. Norris Shealy v. Honorable William L. Winston Honorable Thomas R. Monroe, Honorable Joseph C. GwaltneyCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1991
  4. J.D. Miller v. Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1990
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3Cited by12 opinions

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  3. Henry K. Martin v. Southwestern Virginia Gas CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1998
  4. Evans v. BF Perkins CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1999
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