Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number No. 83-704. See more information ... Smart Summary Franklin Computer Corp. v. Apple Computer, Inc. Supreme Court of the United States, January 4, 1984, No. 83-704 Factual and Procedural Background This opinion consists solely of a Supreme Court order dismissing a petition for a writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The reported decision below is 714 F.2d 1240. No additional factual background is provided. Legal Issues Presented The opinion addresses a procedural matter and does not frame distinct legal issues. Arguments of the Parties The opinion does not contain a detailed account of the parties' legal arguments. Table of Precedents Cited No precedents were cited in the provided opinion. Court's Reasoning and Analysis The Court offers no substantive reasoning. The order merely states that the petition for certiorari is dismissed pursuant to Rule 53 of the Supreme Court Rules, which authorizes dismissal when a case does not warrant further review. Holding and Implications HOLDING: The petition for a writ of certiorari is dismissed. Implications: The dismissal leaves the Third Circuit’s decision (714 F.2d 1240) intact and terminates Supreme Court review. The order sets no new precedent beyond applying Rule 53 to this case. Show full summary ... OPINION FRANKLIN COMPUTER CORP. v. APPLE COMPUTER, INC. Dismissal Under Rule 53 C.A. 3d Cir. Certiorari dismissed under this Court's Rule 53. Reported below: 714 F. 2d 1240.