City of San Antonio, Texas v. Hotels.com, L.P.
Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
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20-334 | 5th Cir. | Apr 21, 2021 | May 27, 2021 | 9-0 | Alito | OT 2020 |
Holding: Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 39 does not permit a district court to alter a court of appeals" allocation of the costs listed in subdivision (e) of that rule.
Judgment: Affirmed, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Alito on May 27, 2021.
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