Dotson v. Justus
Petition for certiorari denied on March 25, 2024
Issue: Whether a habeas petitioner can show that a mental illness constitutes an "extraordinary circumstance" that warrants reopening a final judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(6), and equitably tolling the statute of limitations, without evidence that the mental illness rendered the petitioner incapable of filing during the limitations period.
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| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 10/16/2023 | Application (23A370) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 13, 2023 to December 13, 2023, submitted to The Chief Justice. |
| 10/25/2023 | Application (23A370) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until December 13, 2023. |
| 12/13/2023 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 16, 2024) |
| 01/05/2024 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from January 16, 2024 to February 15, 2024, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 01/09/2024 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including February 15, 2024. |
| 02/15/2024 | Brief of respondent Berman Justus, Jr. in opposition filed. |
| 03/04/2024 | Reply of petitioner Chadwick Dotson filed. (Distributed) |
| 03/06/2024 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/22/2024. |
| 03/25/2024 | Petition DENIED. |