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Myer v. Americo Life, Inc.

Petition for certiorari denied on May 18, 2015
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
14-774 Tex. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2014

Issue: Whether a court reviewing an arbitral award under the Federal Arbitration Act should deferentially review the arbitral body's interpretation and application of the parties' agreement regarding the selection and qualification of an arbitration panel, or should instead decide such matters de novo.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Dec 31 2014Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 30, 2015)
Jan 16 2015Waiver of right of respondents Americo Life, Inc., et al. to respond filed.
Jan 28 2015DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 20, 2015.
Jan 30 2015Response Requested . (Due March 2, 2015)
Feb 13 2015Order extending time to file response to petition to and including April 3, 2015.
Apr 2 2015Brief of respondents Americo Life, Inc., et al. in opposition filed.
Apr 21 2015DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 14, 2015.
Apr 21 2015Reply of petitioners Robert L. Myer, et al. filed. (Distributed)
May 18 2015Petition DENIED.