USCA Issues Rule 42(b) Mandate in Civil Case

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Case Summary

The U.S. Court of Appeals issued a Rule 42(b) mandate on July 25, 2025, formally concluding the appeal by Elias Nick Costianes, Jr. following the voluntary dismissal. The mandate confirms the finality of the lower court's judgment.

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RULE 42(b) MANDATE of USCA (certified copy) as to Elias Nick Costianes, Jr. re 143 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment.(slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

Appeal · May 9, 2026

A Notice of Appeal was filed.

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• • Rule 42(b) mandate
• • Appeal conclusion
• • Final judgment

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RULE 42(b) MANDATE of USCA (certified copy) as to Elias Nick Costianes, Jr. re 143 Notice of Appeal - Final

Appeal · May 10, 2026

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The Story So Far

Updated 2 days, 22 hours ago

A Rule 42(b) mandate from the US Court of Appeals has been issued in a civil case, directing the district court to take action. The mandate, certified by the USCA, was filed on July 25, 2025, and pertains to Elias Nick Costianes, Jr.

The notice of appeal, which led to the mandate, was filed on an unspecified date, but the final judgment was entered on that same day. The case is currently active, with a judge yet to be assigned. The key issues in the case have not been disclosed.

The next step in the case will be the district court's response to the mandate, which will likely involve taking action on the appeal. The court's response will be closely watched as it will provide insight into how the district court will proceed with the case.

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A Notice of Appeal was filed.

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RULE 42(b) MANDATE of USCA (certified copy) as to Elias Nick Costianes, Jr. re 143 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment.(slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

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Appeal May 9, 2026

RULE 42(b) MANDATE of USCA (certified copy) as to Elias Nick Costianes, Jr. re 143 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment.(slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

A Notice of Appeal was filed.