Narrative Opinion Summary
The 11th Circuit has granted the motions of the American Trucking Associations, Inc. and the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association to file briefs as amici curiae. Certiorari has also been granted in the case. Key deadlines established include: the petitioners' brief must be filed with the Clerk and served to opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on November 16, 1994; the respondents' brief must be submitted by 3 p.m. on December 13, 1994; and any reply brief must be filed by 3 p.m. on December 29, 1994. Notably, Rule 29.2 of the Court does not apply in this matter.
Legal Issues Addressed
Establishment of Filing Deadlinessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court established specific deadlines for the submission of briefs by petitioners, respondents, and for any reply brief.
Reasoning: Key deadlines established include: the petitioners' brief must be filed with the Clerk and served to opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on November 16, 1994; the respondents' brief must be submitted by 3 p.m. on December 13, 1994; and any reply brief must be filed by 3 p.m. on December 29, 1994.
Grant of Certiorarisubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court accepted the case for review by granting certiorari.
Reasoning: Certiorari has also been granted in the case.
Inapplicability of Rule 29.2subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court specified that Rule 29.2 does not govern the proceedings in this case.
Reasoning: Notably, Rule 29.2 of the Court does not apply in this matter.
Participation of Amici Curiaesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court permitted the American Trucking Associations, Inc. and the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association to participate as amici curiae by granting their motions to file briefs.
Reasoning: The 11th Circuit has granted the motions of the American Trucking Associations, Inc. and the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association to file briefs as amici curiae.