Michael Allen appeals the magistrate judge’s * order dismissing his petition filed under 28 U.S.C.A. § 2254 (West 1994 & Supp. 2001) because the relief sought in the petition, a belated appeal to a three-judge panel of the Virginia Court of Appeals, had been awarded to Allen. We have reviewed the record and the magistrate judge’s opinion and find no reversible error. Accordingly, we deny a certifícate of appealability and dismiss the appeal on the reasoning of the district court. See Allen v. Taylor, CA-00-117-3 (E.D.Va. Oct. 23, 2001). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

DISMISSED.