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U.S. ex rel. Eisenstein v. City of New York

Docket No. Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
08-660 Apr 21, 2009
Tr.
Jun 8, 2009 9-0 Thomas OT 2008

Issue: Whether the 30-day time limit in Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 4(a)(1)(A) for filing a notice of appeal, or the 60-day time limit in Rule 4(a)(1)(B), applies to a qui tam action under the False Claims Act.

Judgment: Affirmed, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas on June 8, 2009.

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