2003 Supreme Court term

CHERYL K. PLILER, WARDEN v. RICHARD HERMAN FORD.

Dockets 03-221Argued
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In brief

Overview

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Background and question before the Court

According to Justice, the Court asked whether there was a stay order.

What each side argues

Petitioner Position

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Respondent Position

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What happened at oral argument

According to Ms. Bassis, ms. Bassis said, "Well, I believe that there were."

According to Justice, the Court asked, "But there wasn't a stay order?"

What the Court decided

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Why it matters

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Terms to know

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Primary sources

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