Arthur Andersen LLP v. Carlisle
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-146 | 6th Cir. | Mar 3, 2009 | May 4, 2009 | 6-3 | Scalia | OT 2008 |
Issue: Whether, under the Federal Arbitration Act, federal circuits courts have jurisdiction to hear appeals of denials of motions to compel arbitration raised by parties that did not sign the underlying arbitration agreement.
Judgment: Reversed and remanded, 6-3, in an opinion by Justice Antonin Scalia on May 4, 2009.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Court to rule on arbitration case (Lyle Denniston, November 7, 2008)
Merit briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Arthur Andersen, LLP, et al.
- Brief for Respondent Wayne Carlisle, et al.
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Arthur Andersen, LLP, et al.
Amicus briefs
- Brief for the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the the Washington Legal Foundation in Support of Petitioner
Certiorari-Stage Documents
- Opinion below (6th Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
- Petitioners reply
- Supplemental brief of petitioner