October Term 2002 · Docket 01-896
Does the Supreme Court have jurisdiction over this dispute?
Ford and Citibank argue the Court lacks jurisdiction. McCauley disputes this claim.
Verified source milestones
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
The arguments, in order
This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.
Argument 1 ·
What happened at the argument
Mr. Waxman addressed the jurisdiction question.
Mr. Berman discussed the jurisdiction issue.
Chief Justice Rehnquist called the case for argument.
Chief Justice Rehnquist noted the case was submitted.
Read the official transcript for this argument · Official argument details
Sources used for this argument breakdown
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 24, lines 7-45 — Transcript, file page 24, lines 7-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 33-1 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 33-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 5-31 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 5-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 50, lines 29-29 — Transcript, file page 50, lines 29-29
A citizen's guide to the whole case
What this case is about
The parties dispute whether the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear the case.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 24, lines 7-45 — Transcript, file page 24, lines 7-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 33-1 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 33-1
How the case got here
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on October 7, 2002.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 5-31 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 5-31
What each side wants
Ford and Citibank want the Court to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction.
McCauley wants the Court to accept the case and hear the merits.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 24, lines 7-45 — Transcript, file page 24, lines 7-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 33-1 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 33-1
What each side says
Ford and Citibank argue the Court lacks jurisdiction to decide the case.
McCauley argues the Court has jurisdiction to decide the case.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 24, lines 7-45 — Transcript, file page 24, lines 7-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 33-1 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 33-1
What the justices asked
Chief Justice Rehnquist asked if the case was submitted.
Chief Justice Rehnquist called the case for argument.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 5-31 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 5-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 50, lines 29-29 — Transcript, file page 50, lines 29-29
Why it matters
The outcome determines if the Supreme Court can review this specific legal dispute.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 24, lines 7-45 — Transcript, file page 24, lines 7-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 33-1 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 33-1
What happens next
This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 5-31 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 5-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 50, lines 29-29 — Transcript, file page 50, lines 29-29
Official Court provenance
Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page
Title and summary sources
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 24, lines 7-45 — Transcript, file page 24, lines 7-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 33-1 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 33-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 24, lines 7-45 — Transcript, file page 24, lines 7-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 33-1 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 33-1
Revision history
- Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·
Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.
- Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·
Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.