October Term 2002 · Docket 02-258

Does federal supplemental jurisdiction toll state time limits?

the sides that brought the case seek to revive a state claim dismissed in federal court. the opposing sides argue the federal statute violates state sovereignty.

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Jinks v. Richland County
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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.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Robert Peck argued Congress managed jurisdiction boundaries. He stated the statute had two specific goals.

    Lamken argued the tolling provision is constitutional. He claimed it reflects distinct federal legal events.

    Lindemann argued Congress intruded on state sovereignty. He stated the case involves more than tolling.

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What this case is about

This case tests the reach of federal supplemental jurisdiction. It asks if federal law can pause state time limits for claims dismissed in federal court.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on March 5, 2003.

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What each side wants

the sides that brought the case want to revive their state claim. They argue federal law pauses state time limits.

the opposing sides want to keep the dismissal. They argue federal law cannot override state sovereignty.

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What each side says

the sides that brought the case argue Congress validly managed jurisdiction boundaries. They claim the tolling provision reflects federal legal events.

the opposing sides argue Congress intruded on state sovereignty. They claim the statute exceeds federal power.

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What the justices asked

Does the federal tolling provision violate state sovereignty?

Can federal law pause state time limits for dismissed claims?

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Why it matters

This dispute defines the boundary between federal and state power. It determines whether federal courts can extend state time limits. The outcome shapes the scope of federal jurisdiction over state claims.

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What happens next

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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