U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2017

Daniel Lanahan v. Patuxent Institution

Daniel Lanahan v. Patuxent Institution
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · Decided June 27, 2017 · Gregory, Floyd, Harris
692 F. App'x 701

Daniel Lanahan v. Patuxent Institution

Opinion

Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.

PER CURIAM:

Daniel Thomas Lanahan appeals the district court’s order denying his motion for appointment of counsel, declining to appoint a guardian ad litem, and dismissing his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (20Í2) civil action as barred by the statute of limitations. On appeal, we confine our review to the issues raised in the Appellant’s brief. See 4th Cir. R. 34(b). Because Lanahan’s informal brief does not challenge the bases for the district court’s rulings, Lanahan has forfeited appellate review of the court’s order. See Williams v. Giant Food Inc., 370 F.3d 423, 430 n.4 (4th Cir. 2004). Accordingly, we affirm the district court’s judgment. We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before this court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED

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