| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-168 | 4th Cir. | Not Argued | Nov 5, 2012 | TBD | Per Curiam | OT 2012 |
Holding: In a lawsuit alleging that the conduct of government officials violates the Constitution, a plaintiff who obtains a permanent injunction but no money damages is a “prevailing party” because the injunction ordered the officials to change their behavior in a way that directly benefitted the plaintiff. The plaintiff is therefore entitled to receive his attorney’s fees unless special circumstances would render such an award unjust.
Judgment: Granted, vacated and remanded in a per curiam opinion on November 5, 2012.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Jun 27 2012 | Application (12A17) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 1, 2012 to July 31, 2012, submitted to The Chief Justice. |
| Jul 9 2012 | Application (12A17) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until July 31, 2012. |
| Jul 31 2012 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 5, 2012) |
| Sep 5 2012 | Brief of respondents Dan Wideman, et al. in opposition filed. |
| Sep 18 2012 | Reply of petitioner Steve Lefemine filed. (Distributed) |
| Sep 19 2012 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 5, 2012. |
| Oct 9 2012 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 12, 2012. |
| Oct 15 2012 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 26, 2012. |
| Oct 29 2012 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 2, 2012. |
| Nov 5 2012 | Petition GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED. Opinion per curiam. (Detached Opinion) |
| Dec 7 2012 | JUDGMENT ISSUED. |
