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Woodford, Warden v. Payton

Citations: 538 U.S. 975; 123 S. Ct. 1785Docket: 02-1055

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; April 21, 2003; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of Woodford, Warden v. Payton, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari to review a decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The respondent's motion to proceed in forma pauperis was approved. The Supreme Court vacated the lower court's judgment and remanded the case for further consideration, specifically in light of the precedent established in Woodford v. Garceau. The prior ruling from the Ninth Circuit was documented as 299 F.3d 815.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certiorari Review by the Supreme Court

Application: The Supreme Court granted certiorari to examine the decision made by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Reasoning: In the case of Woodford, Warden v. Payton, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari to review a decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

In Forma Pauperis Status

Application: The respondent was allowed to proceed without the usual costs of a lawsuit due to approval of in forma pauperis status.

Reasoning: The respondent's motion to proceed in forma pauperis was approved.

Remand for Further Consideration

Application: The Supreme Court vacated the judgment of the Ninth Circuit and sent the case back for further analysis in light of a specific precedent.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court vacated the lower court's judgment and remanded the case for further consideration, specifically in light of the precedent established in Woodford v. Garceau.