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Coutts v. Watson

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on June 26, 2017.

Docket No.16-1075
Op. Below3d Cir.
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Issue

Whether a prisoner who claims that he was charged with misconduct in retaliation for activity protected by the First Amendment may prevail on his claim when he was found guilty of the misconduct in a constitutionally adequate proceeding.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Mar 2, 2017
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 6, 2017)
Mar 14, 2017
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including May 5, 2017.
May 5, 2017
Brief of respondent Joseph Watson in opposition filed.
May 16, 2017
Reply of petitioner Ronald Coutts filed.
May 23, 2017
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 8, 2017.
Jun 12, 2017
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 15, 2017.
Jun 19, 2017
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 22, 2017.
Jun 26, 2017
Petition DENIED.

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