Fix #52, Combine consecutive, mutually-exclusive status checks

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Describe the contribution

• Fixes #52
  • Consecutive, mutually-exclusive status checks combined into a single if/else.

Testing performed GitHub CI actions (incl. Build + Run, Unit Tests etc.) all passing successfully.

Expected behavior changes No change to behavior.

Contributor Info Avi Weiss @thnkslprpt