Opinion ID: 449732
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Heading: Jurisdiction of the Magistrate to Hear the Case.

Text: 7 Although this case was referred to the magistrate by consent of the parties pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 636, Robinson contends that the magistrate lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter. He asserts that section 636(c) violates article III of the Constitution. This court, sitting en banc, has recently upheld the constitutionality of section 636(c) and that holding is dispositive in this case. Lehman Brothers Kuhn Loeb Inc. v. Clark Oil & Refining Corp., 739 F.2d 1313 (8th Cir.1984) (en banc). Consequently, Robinson is not entitled to relief on this ground. 8