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United States v. Alvarez-Machain

Citations: 502 U.S. 1024; 112 S. Ct. 857Docket: No. 91-712

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; January 9, 1992; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Certiorari has been granted by the 9th Circuit. The petitioner must file their brief and joint appendix with the Clerk and serve opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on February 14, 1992. The respondent is required to file their brief and serve opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on March 5, 1992. Any reply brief must be filed and served in accordance with the Court’s Rule 25.3. Oral arguments are set for the March session starting on March 23, 1992.

Legal Issues Addressed

Filing Deadlines for Petitioner's Brief

Application: The petitioner is obligated to file their brief and joint appendix by a specific deadline to ensure timely progression of the case.

Reasoning: The petitioner must file their brief and joint appendix with the Clerk and serve opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on February 14, 1992.

Filing Deadlines for Respondent's Brief

Application: The respondent is required to adhere to a filing deadline for their brief to maintain the schedule set by the court.

Reasoning: The respondent is required to file their brief and serve opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on March 5, 1992.

Grant of Certiorari

Application: The 9th Circuit has granted certiorari, indicating that the higher court has agreed to review the decision of a lower court.

Reasoning: Certiorari has been granted by the 9th Circuit.

Reply Brief Requirements

Application: Any reply briefs must comply with the court's specified rules regarding filing and service.

Reasoning: Any reply brief must be filed and served in accordance with the Court’s Rule 25.3.

Scheduling of Oral Arguments

Application: Oral arguments are scheduled to occur during a specific session, indicating the timeline for the court's review process.

Reasoning: Oral arguments are set for the March session starting on March 23, 1992.