Kansas v. Colorado
| Docket No. | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105-orig | Dec 1, 2008 | Mar 9, 2009 | 9-0 | Alito | OT 2008 |
Issue: Whether 18 U.S.C. § 1821(b), which limits expert witness fees to $40 per day, applies to cases arising under the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction.
Judgment: Decided, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Samuel Alito on March 9, 2009. Chief Justice Roberts filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Souter joined.