Bethel v. Lynaugh

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT No. 96-40222 Conference Calendar ANTHONY LINDON BETHEL, Plaintiff-Appellant, versus JAMES A. LYNAUGH, TDC DIRECTOR, Director of TDCJ-ID, Et Al. Defendant-Appellee. - - - - - - - - - - Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 6:95-CV-224 - - - - - - - - - - August 20, 1996 Before KING, DUHÉ, and DeMOSS, Circuit Judges. PER CURIAM:* Although Bethel’s brief on appeal has no particular focus, it is apparent that the only thing before the court is the district court’s denial of his motions under Rule 60(b). Aucoin v. K-Mart Apparel Fashion Corp., 943 F.2d 6, 8 (5th Cir. 1991). Bethel, however, does not argue that the district court erred in denying the Rule 60(b) motions. Because Bethel does not address * Pursuant to Local Rule 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in Local Rule 47.5.4. No. 96-40222 - 2 - on appeal the issue regarding the district court's action in denying the Rule 60(b) motions, he has abandoned the only issue on appeal before this court. Brinkmann v. Dallas County Deputy Sheriff Abner, 813 F.2d 744, 748 (5th Cir. 1987). APPEAL DISMISSED. 5th Cir. R. 42.2.