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Oregon Waste Systems, Inc. v. Department of Environmental Quality

Citation: 509 U.S. 953Docket: No. 93-70; No. 93-108

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; September 28, 1993; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Certiorari has been granted by the Supreme Court of Oregon, and the related cases have been consolidated for proceedings. A total of one hour is allocated for oral argument. Petitioners must file their briefs with the Clerk and serve them on opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on November 9, 1993. Respondents are required to file their briefs by 3 p.m. on December 7, 1993, with the same service requirement. Any reply briefs from petitioners must be submitted by 3 p.m. on December 21, 1993. The provisions of this Court’s Rule 29 do not apply in this instance.

Legal Issues Addressed

Consolidation of Cases for Certiorari

Application: The Supreme Court of Oregon granted certiorari and consolidated related cases for proceedings, indicating the court's approach to handling multiple related legal matters in a single proceeding.

Reasoning: Certiorari has been granted by the Supreme Court of Oregon, and the related cases have been consolidated for proceedings.

Modification of Court Rules

Application: The court exercised its discretion to modify its procedural rules, specifically indicating that Rule 29 does not apply in this instance.

Reasoning: The provisions of this Court’s Rule 29 do not apply in this instance.

Scheduling and Deadlines for Filing Briefs

Application: Specific deadlines were set for the filing and service of briefs by both petitioners and respondents, highlighting the court's procedural requirements for timely submissions.

Reasoning: Petitioners must file their briefs with the Clerk and serve them on opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on November 9, 1993. Respondents are required to file their briefs by 3 p.m. on December 7, 1993, with the same service requirement.