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James v. United States

Petition for certiorari denied on May 27, 2014
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
13-632 2d Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2013

Issue: Whether forensic pathology reports are testimonial for purposes of the Confrontation Clause.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Oct 3 2013Application (13A338) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from October 14, 2013 to November 14, 2013, submitted to Justice Ginsburg.
Oct 4 2013Application (13A338) granted by Justice Ginsburg extending the time to file until November 14, 2013.
Oct 28 2013Application (13A338) to extend further the time from November 14, 2013 to December 13, 2013, submitted to Justice Ginsburg.
Oct 28 2013Application (13A338) granted by Justice Ginsburg extending the time to file until December 13, 2013.
Nov 22 2013Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due December 23, 2013)
Dec 18 2013Order extending time to file response to petition to and including January 22, 2014.
Jan 22 2014Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including February 14, 2014.
Feb 12 2014Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including March 17, 2014.
Mar 14 2014Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including March 21, 2014.
Mar 21 2014Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.
Apr 9 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 25, 2014.
Apr 9 2014Reply of petitioners Richard James, and Ronald Mallay filed. (Distributed)
Apr 29 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 15, 2014.
May 19 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 22, 2014.
May 27 2014Petition DENIED.