Summers v. Montana
Pending petition
Issue: Whether a driver who is lawfully stopped for a traffic infraction remains seized for Fourth Amendment purposes when the officer concludes the purpose of the traffic stop, but prolongs the stop by immediately questioning the driver on unrelated matters.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 08/25/2025 | Application (25A260) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from September 15, 2025 to November 14, 2025, submitted to Justice Kagan. |
| 09/04/2025 | Application (25A260) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until November 14, 2025. |
| 11/14/2025 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due December 18, 2025) |
| 12/02/2025 | Waiver of right of respondent Montana to respond filed. |
| 12/10/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/9/2026. |
| 12/17/2025 | Response Requested. (Due January 16, 2026) |
| 12/17/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from January 16, 2026 to February 15, 2026, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 12/18/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including February 17, 2026. See Rule 30.1. |