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Metcalf v. Fitzgerald

Petition for certiorari denied on January 13, 2020

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
19-490 Conn. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2019

Issue: Whether the Bankruptcy Code preempts state-law vexatious-litigation claims arising from adversary actions in bankruptcy proceedings.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
10/15/2019Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 14, 2019)
10/30/2019Motion of respondents Michael Fitzgerald, et al. to extend the time to file a response from November 14, 2019 to December 16, 2019, submitted to The Clerk.
10/31/2019Motion of respondents Myles H. Alderman, et al. to extend the time to file a response from November 14, 2019 to December 16, 2019, submitted to The Clerk.
11/05/2019Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 16, 2019, for all respondents.
11/06/2019Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 16, 2019, for all respondents.
12/16/2019Brief of respondents Michal Fitzgerald,et al.
12/18/2019Reply of petitioner Jonathan S. Metcalf filed.
12/18/2019Letter waiving the 14-day waiting period for the distribution of the petition under Rule 15.5 filed.
12/23/2019DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/10/2020.
01/13/2020Petition DENIED.