Hall v. Mullins

The plaintiff appeals from judgment of the district court dismissing his declaratory judgment action in which he sought a declaration from the district court that he is eligible and entitled to receive benefits from the Board of Trustees of the United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Fund and an order directing the defendants to pay benefits to him. The matter was referred to the United States Magistrate on a stipulation of the parties and depositions taken by the plaintiff after the action was commenced in the district court. The Magistrate filed a report and recommendation in…