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George E. Batten filed an appeal more than 30 days after the district court entered its order dismissing his case on May 14, 1996. He did not obtain an extension of the 30-day period to file an appeal. The Fourth Circuit ruled that the time periods to file an appeal under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure are mandatory and jurisdictional. Because Batten did not file a timely appeal or obtain an extension, the Fourth Circuit determined it did not have jurisdiction over the case and dismissed the appea

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