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Myer v. Americo Life, Inc.

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on May 18, 2015.

Docket No.14-774
Op. BelowTex.

Issue

Whether a court reviewing an arbitral award under the Federal Arbitration Act should deferentially review the arbitral body's interpretation and application of the parties' agreement regarding the selection and qualification of an arbitration panel, or should instead decide such matters de novo.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Dec 31, 2014
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 30, 2015)
Jan 16, 2015
Waiver of right of respondents Americo Life, Inc., et al. to respond filed.
Jan 28, 2015
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 20, 2015.
Jan 30, 2015
Response Requested . (Due March 2, 2015)
Feb 13, 2015
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including April 3, 2015.
Apr 2, 2015
Brief of respondents Americo Life, Inc., et al. in opposition filed.
Apr 21, 2015
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 14, 2015.
Apr 21, 2015
Reply of petitioners Robert L. Myer, et al. filed. (Distributed)
May 18, 2015
Petition DENIED.

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