Walden v. Fiore
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-574 | 9th Cir. | Nov 4, 2013 | Feb 25, 2014 | 9-0 | Thomas | OT 2013 |
Disclosure: Goldstein & Russell, P.C., whose attorneys work for or contribute to this blog in various capacities, serves as counsel to the respondents in this case.
Holding: When the conduct of the defendant, a Georgia police officer, occurred entirely in Georgia, the mere fact that his conduct affected plaintiffs with connections to Nevada does not authorize jurisdiction over him in Nevada.
Judgment: Reversed, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Thomas on February 25, 2014.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Opinion analysis: The boundaries of specific jurisdiction (William Baude, February 26, 2014)
- Argument analysis: An attempt to find a narrow ground of agreement (William Baude, November 7, 2013)
- SCOTUS for law students (sponsored by Bloomberg Law): Gambling on personal jurisdiction (Stephen Wermiel, November 1, 2013)
- Argument preview: Where can a federal agent be sued? (William Baude, October 30, 2013)
- Petition of the day (Mary Pat Dwyer, February 6, 2013)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Nov 6 2012 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due December 10, 2012) |
| Nov 30 2012 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including January 9, 2013. |
| Jan 4 2013 | Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including January 24, 2013. |
| Jan 24 2013 | Brief of respondents Gina Fiore, and Keith Gipson in opposition filed. |
| Feb 6 2013 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 22, 2013. |
| Feb 6 2013 | Reply of petitioner Anthony Walden filed. (Distributed) |
| Feb 25 2013 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 1, 2013. |
| Mar 4 2013 | Petition GRANTED. |
| Mar 7 2013 | Consent to the filing of amicus curiae briefs, in support of either party or neither party, received from counsel for the petitioner. |
| Mar 12 2013 | Consent to the filing of amicus curiae briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from counsel for the respondents. |
| Mar 25 2013 | The time to file the joint appendix and petitioner's brief on the merits is extended to and including May 28, 2013. |
| Mar 25 2013 | The time to file respondents' brief on the merits is extended to and including July 26, 2013. |
| May 28 2013 | Joint appendix filed. (Statement of costs received) |
| May 28 2013 | Brief of petitioner Anthony Walden filed. |
| May 31 2013 | Brief amicus curiae of Charles W. Adams filed. |
| Jun 3 2013 | Brief amici curiae of New England Legal Foundation and Associated Industries of Massachusetts filed. |
| Jun 4 2013 | Brief amicus curiae of the United States filed. |
| Jun 4 2013 | Brief amicus curiae of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America filed. |
| Jun 4 2013 | Brief amicus curiae of Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association filed. |
| Jun 4 2013 | Brief amici curiae of Alabama, et al. filed. |
| Jul 26 2013 | Brief of respondents Gina Fiore and Keith Gipson filed. |
| Jul 29 2013 | Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument filed. |
| Aug 2 2013 | Brief amicus curiae of Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group filed. |
| Aug 19 2013 | CIRCULATED.. |
| Aug 20 2013 | SET FOR ARGUMENT on Monday, November 4, 2013. |
| Aug 26 2013 | Reply of petitioner Anthony Walden filed. (Distributed) |
| Sep 24 2013 | Record from U.S.C.A for 9th Circuit is electronic and located on PACER. |
| Sep 24 2013 | Record from U.S.D.C. for District of Nevada is electronic and located on PACER. |
| Oct 7 2013 | Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument GRANTED. |
| Nov 4 2013 | Argued. For petitioner: Jeffrey S. Bucholtz, Washington, D. C.; and Melissa Arbus Sherry, Assistant to the Solicitor General, Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. (for United States, as amicus curiae.) For respondents: Thomas C. Goldstein, Washington, D. C. |
| Feb 25 2014 | Judgment REVERSED. Thomas, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous court. |
| Mar 31 2014 | JUDGMENT ISSUED. |
