M. Ismail Sloan,

Appellant,

against

Charles E. Roberts et al,

Appellees

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Record No. 1389-96-3
Circuit Court No. 9216
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From the Circuit Court of Amherst County

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On January 6, 1997 came the appellant, in proper person, and moved for the preparation of the transcript in this case, citing M.L.B. v. S.L.J., 117 S.Ct. 555 (1996).

Upon consideration thereof, the motion is denied as it was not timely filed and the case M.L.B. v. S.L.J., 117 S.Ct. 555 (1996), cited by appellant, is a termination of parental rights case and the case before this Court is a custody case.

A Copy,

Teste:

Cynthia L. McCoy, Clerk

By: /s/ Deborah Uitvlucht
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Deputy Clerk