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Dames & Moore v. Regan

Citations: 452 U.S. 932; 101 S. Ct. 3071Docket: No. 80-2078

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; June 11, 1981; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The 9th Circuit granted several motions: Sperry Corp. and others were permitted to file a brief as amici curiae; Bank Markazi Iran was allowed to intervene; and the Islamic Republic of Iran along with its Atomic Energy Organization were granted intervention as respondents. Additionally, the Solicitor General's motion to expedite the consideration of a petition for writ of certiorari before judgment was approved, and certiorari before judgment was granted. The Solicitor General's request to expedite the briefing and oral argument schedule was also granted. The timeline for the parties includes exchanging and filing opening briefs by June 19, 1981, at 3:00 p.m., and reply briefs by June 23, 1981, at the same time. Oral argument is scheduled for June 24, 1981, at 10:00 a.m. Justice Rehnquist expressed dissent regarding these decisions.

Legal Issues Addressed

Amicus Curiae Participation

Application: The court permitted Sperry Corp. and others to file a brief as amici curiae, allowing them to provide information and perspective relevant to the case.

Reasoning: Sperry Corp. and others were permitted to file a brief as amici curiae.

Dissent in Judicial Decisions

Application: Justice Rehnquist expressed dissent regarding the court's decisions, highlighting a differing judicial opinion on the procedural handling of the case.

Reasoning: Justice Rehnquist expressed dissent regarding these decisions.

Expedited Briefing and Oral Argument Schedule

Application: The Solicitor General's request to expedite the briefing and oral argument schedule was granted, demonstrating the court's willingness to advance the case timeline for prompt resolution.

Reasoning: The Solicitor General's request to expedite the briefing and oral argument schedule was also granted.

Expedited Consideration of Certiorari Before Judgment

Application: The court approved the Solicitor General's motion to expedite the consideration of a petition for writ of certiorari before judgment, indicating the urgency and importance of the case.

Reasoning: The Solicitor General's motion to expedite the consideration of a petition for writ of certiorari before judgment was approved, and certiorari before judgment was granted.

Intervention by Interested Parties

Application: The court allowed Bank Markazi Iran to intervene, acknowledging their interest in the proceedings.

Reasoning: Bank Markazi Iran was allowed to intervene.

Intervention of Foreign States

Application: The Islamic Republic of Iran and its Atomic Energy Organization were granted intervention as respondents, recognizing their significant interest and stake in the case.

Reasoning: The Islamic Republic of Iran along with its Atomic Energy Organization were granted intervention as respondents.