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Frank v. Gaos

Citations: 139 S. Ct. 475; 202 L. Ed. 2d 363Docket: No. 17–961.

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; November 5, 2018; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Parties and the Solicitor General must file supplemental briefs regarding the standing of any named plaintiff and the federal courts' Article III jurisdiction over the case. These briefs are limited to 6,000 words and are due by 2 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018, to be filed with the Clerk and served to opposing counsel. Additionally, reply briefs, capped at 3,000 words, are due by 2 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018, under the same filing and service requirements.

Legal Issues Addressed

Briefing Requirements and Deadlines

Application: The court imposes a word limit and specific deadlines for filing and serving supplemental and reply briefs to ensure a timely and organized submission process.

Reasoning: These briefs are limited to 6,000 words and are due by 2 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018, to be filed with the Clerk and served to opposing counsel. Additionally, reply briefs, capped at 3,000 words, are due by 2 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018, under the same filing and service requirements.

Supplemental Briefing on Standing

Application: The court requires supplemental briefs on the standing of the named plaintiffs to determine whether the federal courts have Article III jurisdiction over the case.

Reasoning: Parties and the Solicitor General must file supplemental briefs regarding the standing of any named plaintiff and the federal courts' Article III jurisdiction over the case.