Pavan v. Smith
Linked with Pavan v. Smith (16-992)
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on October 1, 2018.
Issue
Whether, when the Supreme Court summarily reversed a state supreme court"s denial of a constitutional right previously recognized by the Supreme Court, that state court may subsequently deny the prevailing party"s application for attorney"s fees under 42 U.S.C. § 1988 without providing any basis for its denial.
Apr 4, 2018Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 7, 2018)May 7, 2018Waiver of right of respondent Nathaniel Smith to respond filed.
May 15, 2018DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/31/2018.
May 23, 2018Response Requested. (Due June 22, 2018)
Jun 11, 2018Motion to extend the time to file a response from June 22, 2018 to August 9, 2018, submitted to The Clerk.Jun 13, 2018Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including August 9, 2018.
Aug 9, 2018Brief of respondent Nathaniel Smith in opposition filed.Aug 28, 2018Reply of petitioners Marisa N. Pavan, et al. filed.Aug 29, 2018DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/24/2018.
Oct 1, 2018Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Pavan v. Smith, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/pavan-v-smith-2/