Narrative Opinion Summary
Certiorari was granted in the C. A. D. C. Cir. case. The petitioners must file their brief with the Clerk and serve it on opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 1999. Respondents are required to file their brief by 3 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 1999, also serving it on opposing counsel. Any reply brief from the petitioners must be filed by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 1999, with service to opposing counsel as well. Notably, this process is exempt from the Court’s Rule 29.2.
Legal Issues Addressed
Exemption from Court Rulesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case proceedings are specifically exempted from the standard rules governing brief filing, indicating a tailored procedural requirement.
Reasoning: Notably, this process is exempt from the Court’s Rule 29.2.
Filing Deadlines in Certiorari Casessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court sets specific deadlines for the filing and serving of briefs in certiorari cases to ensure timely proceedings.
Reasoning: The petitioners must file their brief with the Clerk and serve it on opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 1999.
Reply Brief Filing Proceduresubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Petitioners are permitted to file a reply brief, ensuring they have an opportunity to address points raised by the respondents.
Reasoning: Any reply brief from the petitioners must be filed by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 1999, with service to opposing counsel as well.
Respondent Brief Submission Timelinesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Respondents are given a set time frame to submit their briefs following the petitioners, maintaining an orderly process for addressing the case.
Reasoning: Respondents are required to file their brief by 3 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 1999, also serving it on opposing counsel.