UNPUBLISHED
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
No. 96-643
In Re: CHARLIE M. TAYLOR,
Petitioner.
On Petition for Writ of Mandamus. (CA-95-706-5-F)
Submitted: January 23, 1997 Decided: January 31, 1997
Before RUSSELL, WILKINS, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges.
Petition denied by unpublished per curiam opinion.
Charlie M. Taylor, Petitioner Pro Se.
Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.
See Local Rule 36(c).
PER CURIAM:
Charlie Taylor brought this mandamus petition seeking an order
directing the district court to render a decision on his motion for
relief pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(e). Because we find that the
delay to date has not been excessive, we deny mandamus relief. The
denial is without prejudice to Taylor's right to file a new peti-
tion if the district court does not take expedient action. We dis-
pense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions
are adequately presented in the materials before the court and
argument would not significantly aid in the decisional process.
PETITION DENIED
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