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Christensen v. Tennessee

Petition for certiorari denied on January 16, 2018
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
17-321 Tenn. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2017

Issue: Whether a private citizen has the right to revoke a law enforcement officer's implied license to enter property to conduct a knock-and-talk by placing a “No Trespassing” sign on their property.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jun 16 2017Application (16A1249) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 6, 2017 to September 4, 2017, submitted to Justice Kagan.
Jun 21 2017Application (16A1249) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until September 4, 2017.
Aug 28 2017Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 2, 2017)
Sep 22 2017Waiver of right of respondent Tennessee to respond filed.
Oct 04 2017DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/27/2017.
Oct 10 2017Response Requested. (Due November 9, 2017)
Oct 25 2017Order extending time to file response to petition to and including December 11, 2017.
Dec 11 2017Brief of respondent Tennessee in opposition filed.
Dec 27 2017DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/12/2018.
Jan 16 2018Petition DENIED.