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United States v. Shearer

Citations: 323 U.S. 676; 65 S. Ct. 187Docket: No. 424; No. 532

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; November 20, 1944; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The appeal is dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction, referencing the Act of December 17, 1930, and previous case law including Colgate v. United States and Assiniboine Indian Tribe v. United States. Additionally, the petition for writ of certiorari is denied because it was not filed within the legally required timeframe as specified by the same Act.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal for Lack of Jurisdiction

Application: The court dismissed the appeal because it did not have the jurisdiction to hear the case, referencing statutory and case law precedents.

Reasoning: The appeal is dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction, referencing the Act of December 17, 1930, and previous case law including Colgate v. United States and Assiniboine Indian Tribe v. United States.

Timeliness of Filing for Writ of Certiorari

Application: The petition for writ of certiorari was denied because it was not submitted within the timeframe required by law.

Reasoning: Additionally, the petition for writ of certiorari is denied because it was not filed within the legally required timeframe as specified by the same Act.