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Metcalf v. Fitzgerald

Petition for certiorari denied on January 13, 2020
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
19-490 Conn. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2019

Issue: Whether the Bankruptcy Code preempts state-law vexatious-litigation claims arising from adversary actions in bankruptcy proceedings.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Oct 15 2019Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 14, 2019)
Oct 30 2019Motion of respondents Michael Fitzgerald, et al. to extend the time to file a response from November 14, 2019 to December 16, 2019, submitted to The Clerk.
Oct 31 2019Motion of respondents Myles H. Alderman, et al. to extend the time to file a response from November 14, 2019 to December 16, 2019, submitted to The Clerk.
Nov 05 2019Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 16, 2019, for all respondents.
Nov 06 2019Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 16, 2019, for all respondents.
Dec 16 2019Brief of respondents Michal Fitzgerald,et al.
Dec 18 2019Reply of petitioner Jonathan S. Metcalf filed.
Dec 18 2019Letter waiving the 14-day waiting period for the distribution of the petition under Rule 15.5 filed.
Dec 23 2019DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/10/2020.
Jan 13 2020Petition DENIED.