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Sterba v. PNC Bank

Petition for certiorari denied on June 25, 2018
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
17-423 9th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2017

Issue: Whether a federal court exercising its bankruptcy jurisdiction should apply the forum state’s conflict-of-law rules instead of federal common law to determine which of two conflicting statutes of limitations should apply to a creditor's claim based on state law. CVSG: 05/17/2018.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jul 19 2017Application (17A96) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from August 17, 2017 to September 16, 2017, submitted to Justice Kennedy.
Jul 24 2017Application (17A96) granted by Justice Kennedy extending the time to file until September 16, 2017.
Sep 15 2017Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 20, 2017)
Nov 08 2017DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/1/2017.
Nov 15 2017Response Requested. (Due December 15, 2017)
Dec 15 2017Brief of respondent PNC Bank, N.A. in opposition filed.
Jan 03 2018DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/19/2018.
Jan 22 2018The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States. Justice Alito took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
May 17 2018Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
Jun 05 2018DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/21/2018.
Jun 25 2018Petition DENIED. Justice Alito took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.