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City of Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc.

Citations: 469 U.S. 1155; 105 S. Ct. 898; 53 U.S.L.W. 3506; 83 L. Ed. 2d 914; 1985 U.S. LEXIS 514Docket: No. 84-468

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; January 13, 1985; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The 5th Circuit Court granted certiorari. The Solicitor General's motion to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae, request for divided argument, and additional time for oral argument was denied. Similarly, the motion from the Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations Inc. to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae, request for divided argument, and additional time for oral argument was also denied.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Requests for Divided Argument and Additional Time

Application: The court denied requests for divided argument and additional time for oral arguments, reflecting the court's discretion in managing oral argument procedures.

Reasoning: Similarly, the motion from the Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations Inc. to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae, request for divided argument, and additional time for oral argument was also denied.

Participation of Amicus Curiae in Oral Argument

Application: The court denied the motions for amicus curiae to participate in oral arguments, indicating limitations on involvement by third parties in court proceedings.

Reasoning: The Solicitor General's motion to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae, request for divided argument, and additional time for oral argument was denied.