CHILDS v. COUNTY OF CAROLINE (2021)

Edward Prince Childs appeals the district court's order dismissing his civil action without prejudice for failure to comply with the magistrate judge's earlier order.^* On appeal, we confine our review to the issues raised in the informal brief. See 4th Cir. R. 34(b). Because Childs’ informal brief does not challenge the basis for the district court's disposition, he has forfeited appellate review of the court's order. See Jackson v. Lightsey, 775 F.3d 170, 177 (4th Cir. 2014) (“The informal brief is an important document; under Fourth Circuit rules, our review is limited to issues preserved in that brief.”). Accordingly, we affirm the district court's order. 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

FOOTNOTES

FOOTNOTE.   Although the district court dismissed the underlying action without prejudice, the dismissal order is a final, appealable order. See Bing v. Brivo Sys., LLC, 959 F.3d 605, 610-12 (4th Cir. 2020), cert. denied, ––– U.S. ––––, 141 S. Ct. 1376, 209 L.Ed.2d 122 (2021).

PER CURIAM:

Affirmed by unpublished per curiam opinion. Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.