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Texas Package Stores Assoc., Inc. v. Fine Wine and Spirits of North Texas, LLC

Petition for certiorari denied on November 28, 2016
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
16-242 5th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 16

Issue: Whether a State may condition access to the wholesale or retail tier of its three-tier alcohol distribution system on in-state residency or physical presence, as the Second and Eighth Circuits have concluded, or whether such requirements are unconstitutional, as the Fifth Circuit held below.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jun 7 2016Application (16A32) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 20, 2016 to August 19, 2016, submitted to Justice Thomas.
Jul 14 2016Application (16A32) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until August 19, 2016.
Aug 19 2016Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 23, 2016)
Sep 1 2016Order extending time to file response to petition to and including October 24, 2016, for all respondents.
Oct 24 2016Brief of respondent Fine Wine & Spirits of North Texas, LLC in opposition filed.
Oct 24 2016Brief of respondent Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits of Texas II, LLC in opposition filed.
Nov 7 2016DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 22, 2016.
Nov 7 2016Reply of petitioner Texas Package Stores Association, Inc. filed. (Distributed)
Nov 28 2016Petition DENIED.