October Term 2005 · Docket 05-409

Can parties appeal a federal remand order under SLUSA?

the sides that brought the case seek to appeal a remand order. the opposing sides argue the order is not appealable.

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Kircher v. Putnam Funds Trust
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  1. — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
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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

    Mr. Frederick argued the general rule prohibits appeal.

    Mr. Perry argued Judge Easterbrook committed no errors.

    Justice Scalia questioned the jurisdictional approach of the federal court.

    Justice Kennedy asked about the theoretical basis for the comment.

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What this case is about

This case tests the appealability of remand orders under SLUSA. the sides that brought the case want to appeal the order. the opposing sides want the order to stand.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on April 24, 2006.

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What each side wants

the sides that brought the case want to appeal the remand order.

the opposing sides want the remand order to stand.

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What each side says

the sides that brought the case argue the remand order is appealable.

the opposing sides argue the general rule prohibits appeal.

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What the justices asked

Justice Scalia asked if federal courts decide substantive issues before remanding.

Justice Kennedy asked about the basis for the now or never comment.

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Why it matters

This dispute defines the scope of federal appellate review. It affects how parties challenge remand orders. It shapes the balance between federal and state courts.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Official Court provenance

Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page

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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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