I.O.P. 6.2: Criteria
Local Appellate Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the Third Circuit — I.O.P. Chapter 6. Judgment Orders
6.2.1 A judgment order is filed when the panel unanimously determines to affirm the judgment or order of the district court or decision of the Tax Court, enforce or deny review of a decision or order of an administrative agency, or dismiss the appeal or petition for review for lack of jurisdiction or otherwise, and determines that a written opinion will have no precedential or institutional value.
6.2.2 A judgment order may be used when:
(a) The judgment of the district court is based on findings of fact which are not clearly erroneous;
(b) Sufficient evidence supports a jury verdict;
(c) Substantial evidence on the record as a whole supports a decision or order of an administrative agency;
(d) No error of law appears;
(e) The district court did not abuse its discretion on matters addressed thereto; or
(f) The court has no jurisdiction.