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Townsend v. HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

Petition for certiorari denied on January 19, 2016
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
15-505 7th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2015

Issue: (1) Whether a judgment that conclusively determines liability, sets forth the amount of a money judgment, and orders the sale of property is final under 28 U.S.C. ยง 1291; and (2) whether, alternatively, such a judgment is final and appealable under the effective finality doctrine first announced in Forgay v. Conrad.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Oct 13 2015Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 18, 2015)
Nov 5 2015Order extending time to file response to petition to and including December 18, 2015.
Dec 16 2015Brief of respondent HSBC Bank USA, N.A. in opposition filed.
Dec 30 2015DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 15, 2016.
Dec 30 2015Reply of petitioner Kirkland Townsend filed. (Distributed)
Jan 19 2016Petition DENIED.