Henderson v. Shinseki
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-1036 | Fed. Cir. | Dec 6, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 | 8-0 | Alito | OT 2010 |
Holding: The deadline for filing a notice of appeal with the Veterans Court does not have jurisdictional consequences, and Congress did not require the 120-day deadline to be treated as jurisdictional. (Kagan, J., recused).
Plain English Holding: The deadline for filing a notice of appeal with the Veterans Court is not jurisdictional.
Judgment: Reversed, 8-0, in an opinion by Justice Samuel Alito on March 1, 2011. (Kagan, J., recused).
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Last week's opinions in Plain English (Lisa Tucker, March 6, 2011)
- Opinion analysis: Deadline for filing notice of appeal with the Veterans Court is not jurisdictional (Scott Dodson, March 1, 2011)
- Argument recap: Court revisits jurisdictionality (Scott Dodson, December 7, 2010)
- Argument previews: Statutes of limitations for veterans' appeals and discretion in resentencing (Anna Christensen, December 3, 2010)
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner David Henderson
- Brief for Respondent Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Doretha H. Henderson, Authorized Representative of David L. Henderson, Deceased
Amicus Briefs
- Brief for Paralyzed Veterans of America and AARP in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the Federal Circuit Bar Association in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the United Spinal Association in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the American Legion in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for Allan G. Halseth in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the National Veterans Legal Services Program in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates, Inc.; the Federal Bar Association, Veterans Law Section; and Veterans for Common Sense in Support of Petitioner
Certiorari-Stage Documents
- Opinion below (Federal Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari (unavailable)
- Brief in opposition (unavailable)
- Petitioner’s reply (unavailable)
- Amicus brief of the National Organization Of Veterans Advocates, Inc. et al. (unavailable)
- Amicus brief of Paralyzed Veterans of America (unavailable)
- Amicus brief of the United Spinal Association (unavailable)
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner David Henderson
- Brief for Respondent Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Doretha H. Henderson, Authorized Representative of David L. Henderson, Deceased
Amicus Briefs
- Brief for Paralyzed Veterans of America and AARP in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the Federal Circuit Bar Association in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the United Spinal Association in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the American Legion in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for Allan G. Halseth in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the National Veterans Legal Services Program in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates, Inc.; the Federal Bar Association, Veterans Law Section; and Veterans for Common Sense in Support of Petitioner
Certiorari-Stage Documents
- Opinion below (Federal Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari (unavailable)
- Brief in opposition (unavailable)
- Petitioner’s reply (unavailable)
- Amicus brief of the National Organization Of Veterans Advocates, Inc. et al. (unavailable)
- Amicus brief of Paralyzed Veterans of America (unavailable)
- Amicus brief of the United Spinal Association (unavailable)