General Order 4.3: Writing of Dispositions
Circuit Rules and General Orders of the Ninth Circuit — General Orders — Chapter IV: Dispositions
An opinion should be written if at least one member of the panel deciding the case specifically determines that a published decision is necessary. (Rev. 9/17/14) 4.3.a. Memoranda Dispositions
Unlike an opinion for publication which is designed to clarify the law of the circuit, a memorandum disposition is designed only to provide the parties and the district court with a concise explanation of this Court’s decision. Because the parties and the district court are aware of the facts, procedural events and applicable law underlying the dispute, the disposition need recite only such information crucial to the result. (Rev. 12/13/10; 6/25/25)