West v. Parker
Petition for certiorari denied on August 15, 2019
Issue: Whether, when an inmate's Section 1983 challenge to a state's method of execution meets the timeliness and pleading requirements of Bucklew v. Precythe, the nature of the relief sought is to be determined from the face of the complaint.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Court declines to block Tennessee's execution of Stephen Michael West (Katie Bart, August 15, 2019)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 08/12/2019 | Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due September 11, 2019) |
| 08/12/2019 | Application (19A161) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Sotomayor. |
| 08/13/2019 | Brief of respondents Tony Parker, et al. in opposition filed. |
| 08/14/2019 | Reply of petitioner Stephen West filed. |
| 08/14/2019 | Reply of applicant Stephen West filed. |
| 08/15/2019 | Application (19A161) referred to the Court. |
| 08/15/2019 | Petition DENIED. |
| 08/15/2019 | Application (19A161) denied by the Court. |