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Nebraska v. Wyoming

Citations: 299 U.S. 510; 57 S. Ct. 123Docket: No. 10, original

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; October 12, 1936; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Replications from Nebraska to the amended and supplemental answer of Wyoming and Colorado's answer, as well as answers from Nebraska and Wyoming to Colorado's cross-bill, have been received and filed. Additionally, Colorado's replications to the answers from Nebraska and Wyoming are also filed. The authority granted to Michael J. Doherty, Esq., the Special Master, by the order dated October 14, 1935, is confirmed to encompass similar authority concerning the issues arising from the aforementioned pleadings.

Legal Issues Addressed

Filing of Pleadings

Application: The case involves the formal filing of replications and answers to amended and supplemental pleadings among the states involved.

Reasoning: Replications from Nebraska to the amended and supplemental answer of Wyoming and Colorado's answer, as well as answers from Nebraska and Wyoming to Colorado's cross-bill, have been received and filed.

Special Master Authority

Application: The Special Master retains authority over issues arising from current pleadings, consistent with a prior court order.

Reasoning: The authority granted to Michael J. Doherty, Esq., the Special Master, by the order dated October 14, 1935, is confirmed to encompass similar authority concerning the issues arising from the aforementioned pleadings.