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Simpson v. Homestore.Com, Inc.

Citations: 519 F.3d 1041; 2008 U.S. App. LEXIS 6198Docket: No. 04-55665

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; March 26, 2008; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The order vacates the Ninth Circuit's previous opinion at 452 F.3d 1040 and the district court's decision in light of the Supreme Court's ruling in Avis Budget Group v. California State Teachers Retirement System, which was decided on February 25, 2008. The case is remanded for further proceedings that align with the Supreme Court's opinion.

Legal Issues Addressed

Effect of Supreme Court Ruling on Lower Court Decisions

Application: The Supreme Court's ruling necessitated the vacating of both the Ninth Circuit's previous opinion and the district court's decision, indicating that lower court decisions must align with Supreme Court precedents.

Reasoning: The order vacates the Ninth Circuit's previous opinion at 452 F.3d 1040 and the district court's decision in light of the Supreme Court's ruling in Avis Budget Group v. California State Teachers Retirement System, which was decided on February 25, 2008.

Remand for Further Proceedings

Application: The case was remanded for additional proceedings to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court's opinion, highlighting the procedural step of remanding cases for further action consistent with higher court rulings.

Reasoning: The case is remanded for further proceedings that align with the Supreme Court's opinion.