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County of Allegheny v. American Civil Liberties Union

Citations: 488 U.S. 991; 57 U.S.L.W. 3412; 109 S. Ct. 553; 102 L. Ed. 2d 580; 1988 U.S. LEXIS 5588Docket: No. 87-2050; No. 88-90; No. 88-96

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; December 11, 1988; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Certiorari was granted by the C. A. 3d Cir. regarding the case. The petitioners, County of Allegheny et al., had their motion for divided argument denied. However, the petitioner Chabad's motion for divided argument was granted, allocating 10 minutes for petitioner in case No. 88-90 and 20 minutes for petitioners in cases Nos. 87-2050 and 88-96. The City of Pittsburgh's motion for divided argument was also denied. Additionally, the respondent Malik Tunador's motions for divided argument and for extra time for oral argument were denied.

Legal Issues Addressed

Allocation of Oral Argument Time

Application: The court decided on the allocation of oral argument time, granting Chabad a specific amount of time while denying additional time to the respondent.

Reasoning: The petitioner Chabad's motion for divided argument was granted, allocating 10 minutes for petitioner in case No. 88-90 and 20 minutes for petitioners in cases Nos. 87-2050 and 88-96. Additionally, the respondent Malik Tunador's motions for divided argument and for extra time for oral argument were denied.

Judicial Discretion on Argument Scheduling

Application: The court exercised its discretion to manage the schedule and time allocated for oral arguments, ensuring efficient proceedings.

Reasoning: The City of Pittsburgh's motion for divided argument was also denied. Additionally, the respondent Malik Tunador's motions for divided argument and for extra time for oral argument were denied.

Motions for Divided Argument

Application: The court evaluated and either granted or denied motions for divided argument based on the parties and the specific circumstances of each case.

Reasoning: The petitioners, County of Allegheny et al., had their motion for divided argument denied. However, the petitioner Chabad's motion for divided argument was granted, allocating 10 minutes for petitioner in case No. 88-90 and 20 minutes for petitioners in cases Nos. 87-2050 and 88-96.