Narrative Opinion Summary
Certiorari has been granted by the 11th Circuit, with cases consolidated for a total of one hour of oral argument. Petitioners must file their briefs with the Clerk and serve them to opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 1996. Respondents are required to file their briefs by 3 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 1996, also served to opposing counsel. Any reply briefs must comply with the Court's Rule 25.3, while Rule 29.2 does not apply in this instance.
Legal Issues Addressed
Applicability of Court Rules to Reply Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Reply briefs in this case must comply with Court Rule 25.3, and the court specified that Rule 29.2 does not apply.
Reasoning: Any reply briefs must comply with the Court's Rule 25.3, while Rule 29.2 does not apply in this instance.
Filing Deadlines for Briefs by Petitioners and Respondentssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court set specific deadlines for the filing and service of briefs by both petitioners and respondents.
Reasoning: Petitioners must file their briefs with the Clerk and serve them to opposing counsel by 3 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 1996. Respondents are required to file their briefs by 3 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 1996, also served to opposing counsel.
Grant of Certiorari and Consolidation of Cases for Oral Argumentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted certiorari and consolidated multiple cases to be heard together during a single oral argument session.
Reasoning: Certiorari has been granted by the 11th Circuit, with cases consolidated for a total of one hour of oral argument.