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Prescott v. Department of Agriculture

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on January 7, 2013.

Docket No.12-330
Op. Below1st Cir.

Issue

Whether 11 U.S.C. § 106 abrogates sovereign immunity for claims of emotional distress damages against the government for violations of the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362, and the discharge injunction under 11 U.S.C. § 524.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Jun 21, 2012
Application (11A1231) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 16, 2012 to September 14, 2012, submitted to Justice Breyer.
Jun 22, 2012
Application (11A1231) granted by Justice Breyer extending the time to file until September 14, 2012.
Sep 14, 2012
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 18, 2012)
Oct 11, 2012
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including November 19, 2012.
Nov 19, 2012
Brief of respondent Department of Agriculture in opposition filed.
Dec 5, 2012
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 4, 2013.
Jan 7, 2013
Petition DENIED.

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