Supreme Court Orders

(ORDER LIST: 544 U.S.)

MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2005

CERTIORARI -- SUMMARY DISPOSITIONS

03-6245 THOMPSON, WILLIAM L. V. CROSBY, SEC., FL DOC

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further consideration in light of Rhines v. Weber, 544 U.S. _____ (2005).

03-7339 AKINS, SAMAR R. V. KENNEY, WARDEN

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of Rhines v. Weber, 544 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-1 BLAISDELL, GEORGE V. ROCHESTER, NH

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for further consideration in light of Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Saudi Basic Industries Corp., 544 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-745 HOLLOWAY, ROBERT D. V. AR STATE BD. OF ARCHITECTS

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Saudi Basic Industries Corp., 544 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-955 KAPL, INC., ET AL. V. MEACHAM, CLIFFORD B., ET AL.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for further consideration in light of Smith v. City of Jackson, 544 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-1073 BASHIR, EL A. V. UNITED STATES

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-1116 WAGNER, JONATHAN V. UNITED STATES

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-1154 GORE, VANDER M. V. UNITED STATES

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-7913 MITCHELL, DARRYL P. V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-8632 PINARGOTE-RAMIREZ, OSCAR J. V. UNITED STATES
04-8794 SERRANO-PINERO, RAFAEL V. UNITED STATES

The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted. The judgments are vacated and the cases are remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-8812 MILLER, MICHAEL L. V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-8814 ALCANTARA, ALEXIS E. V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-8817 BEASLEY, LISA V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 544 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-8834 KAETHER, SHERRI A. V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-8836 MAZYCK, CLAUNCE M. V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-8839 JACKSON, MAURICE V. UNITED STATES
04-8870 HIGGINBOTHAM, DAVID V. UNITED STATES
04-8871 HORNE, TOMMY JAMES L. V. UNITED STATES
04-8887 MOORE, TAVARIS M. V. UNITED STATES

The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted. The judgments are vacated and the cases are remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-8893 LOZANO-MORALES, DANIEL V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).

04-9021 MALIK, KAMRAN M. V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 544 U.S. _____ (2005).

ORDERS IN PENDING CASES

04M61 WEAVER, ANDREW V. USDC WD TX

The motion to direct the Clerk to file a petition for a writ of certiorari out-of-time is denied.

03-1230 ) AM. TRUCKING ASSNS., ET AL. V. MI PUB. SERV. COMM'N, ET AL.
03-1234 ) MID-CON FREIGHT SYSTEMS, ET AL. V. MI PUBLIC SERVICE COMM'N

The motion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae is granted. The motion of petitioners to deconsolidate the cases or, in the alternative, for an enlargement of time for oral argument is denied. The motions for divided argument are granted to be divided as follows: 15 minutes for petitioners in No. 03-1230; 10 minutes for petitioners in No. 03-1234; 25 minutes for respondents; and 10 minutes for United States.

03-1237 MERCK KGaA V. INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES I, ET AL.

The motion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument is granted.

03-1693 McCREARY COUNTY, KY, ET AL. V. ACLU OF KY, ET AL.

The motion of petitioners for leave to file a supplemental brief after argument is granted.

04-169 GRAHAM COUNTY WATER DISTRICT V. U. S., ex rel. WILSON

The motion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument is granted.

04-514 BELL, WARDEN V. THOMPSON, GREGORY

The motion of respondent to allow Matthew M. Shors to argue pro hac vice is granted.

04-563 MAYLE, WARDEN V. FELIX, JACOBY L.

The motion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument is granted.

04-603 GRABLE & SONS METAL PRODUCTS V. DARUE ENGINEERING

The motion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument is granted. The motion of Jerome Milulski, et ux. for leave to participate in oral argument as amici curiae and for divided argument is denied.

CERTIORARI GRANTED

04-885 CENTRAL VIRGINIA COMM. COLLEGE V. KATZ, BERNARD

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.

CERTIORARI DENIED

03-1628 GEORGE MASON UNIV. V. LITMAN, ANNETTE G.
04-451 DEARING, MILBURN, ET AL. V. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPT.
04-491 DICKERSON, DURAND V. BATES, G. RONALD, ET AL.
04-571 GORECKI, MARY E. V. CARLSON, PHILIP D., ET AL.
04-723 STEVEDORING SERVICES, ET AL. V. PRICE, AREL, ET AL.
04-741 CULBERTSON, RICHARD A. V. BARNHART, COMM'R, SOCIAL SEC.
04-870 HALL, JOAN, ET AL. V. VIRGINIA, ET AL.
04-873 PHILADELPHIA HOUSING AUTH. V. WILLIAMS, EDWARD R., ET AL.
04-874 SMITH, DAVID G. V. TEXAS
04-875 PINCAY, LAFFIT, ET AL. V. ANDREWS, VINCENT S., ET AL.
04-883 ) McDOWELL, GARY, ET UX. V. PROVIDENCE HEALTH PLAN
04-1044 ) PROVIDENCE HEALTH PLAN V. McDOWELL, GARY, ET UX.
04-910 CLARETT, MAURICE V. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
04-991 ) ROSSER, ROBERT V. DICKENSON, NANCY
04-1005 ) DICKENSON, NANCY V. CARDIAC AND THORACIC SURGERY
04-996 CLARK, DIANNA V. REDLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
04-1001 TURCHYN, WILLIAM S., ET UX. V. NAKONACHNY, JOHN R., ET AL.
04-1018 DLX, INC. V. KENTUCKY, ET AL.
04-1029 CHAMBERLAIN, MARGARET V. COURT OF APPEALS OF TX, ET AL.
04-1031 AUSTIN, H. RICHARD V. RACHLIN & MARTIN, DOWNS, ET AL.
04-1037 WILSON, RICKIE A. V. COLORADO
04-1039 RANDALL INDUSTRIES, INC., ET AL. V. PEASE, CHRISTOPHER, ET AL.
04-1040 JONES, FRAN V. ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA
04-1043 CONGO, ET AL. V. AF-CAP, INC.
04-1046 UPPER MORELAND, PA V. NORTHWOOD CONSTR. CO.
04-1063 FERGUSON, RITA C. V. HAMBURG, MI
04-1069 SINNOTT, DAVID M., ET UX. V. NORTH CAROLINA
04-1075 ESENWAH, TONY V. GONZALES, ATT'Y GEN.
04-1087 SANDERS, MARSHALL V. VINE, ROSALYN
04-1105 ERGONOME INC., ET AL. V. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORP.
04-1117 COHN, WILLIAM A. V. BD. PROF'L RESPONSIBILITY TNSC
04-1142 BLEDSOE, RAYMOND L., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
04-1158 MORELLI, ANTHONY V. UNITED STATES
04-1176 WASHBURN, SHAWN R. V. UNITED STATES
04-7073 BROCK, EDDIE V. WILSON, SUPT., MS
04-7286 SACK, DAVID C. V. UNITED STATES
04-7357 JACKSON, EVERETT G. V. UNITED STATES
04-7421 LOUNSBURY, MICHAEL R. V. BELLEQUE, SUPT., OR
04-7820 KLAHN, JOHN S. V. WYOMING
04-7824 ROBERTS, DOUGLAS A. V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
04-7860 BARNES, JOHNNY L. V. WOODFORD, DIR., CA DOC
04-7901 CASH, KAREN E. V. UNITED STATES
04-7928 CARTER, CHEV R. V. MEADOWGREEN ASSOCIATES
04-8412 HARRIS, MICHAEL D. V. USCA 6
04-8415 FREMONDE, JOSE V. NEW YORK, NY, ET AL.
04-8420 FELDER, DANIEL V. GREINER, SUPT., SING SING
04-8423 HEADRICK, JOHN G. V. LEHMAN, DIR., WA DOC
04-8424 GREER, RONNIE J. V. HAMLET, WARDEN
04-8437 COLEMAN, RONALD V. GIULIANI, RUDOLPH, ET AL.
04-8439 CHRISTMAS, RONALD V. ILLINOIS
04-8440 TRUJILLO, ORLANDO V. FARWELL, WARDEN, ET AL.
04-8446 KRZYKOWSKI, JAMES M. V. WCAB, ET AL.
04-8447 MAKIDON, MITCHELL V. MICHIGAN
04-8448 CRENSHAW, DeSHAWN V. MICHIGAN
04-8454 COOPER, RONALD V. OKLAHOMA
04-8456 JENNINGS, ELLIS V. JACKSON, WARDEN
04-8458 MACKINTRUSH, WALTER R. V. NORRIS, DIR., AR DOC
04-8461 DAVIS, ANTHONY Q. V. FLORIDA
04-8462 MONTOYA, ALFRED V. FINN, WARDEN
04-8463 PEREZ, JOEL V. WYNDER, SUPT., DALLAS, ET AL.
04-8464 WILSON, JEFFREY T. V. HINSLEY, WARDEN
04-8468 REED, TAVARES V. MISSISSIPPI
04-8469 BISHOP, SAMAAD-SAQQARA V. PORTER, JAMES E., ET AL.
04-8470 BUTLER, FIROOZEH H. V. MBNA TECHNOLOGY, INC.
04-8471 APPLEWHITE, DARRYL L. V. MICHIGAN
04-8473 BARNES, WILLIAM J. V. ZON, SUPT., WENDE
04-8475 KELLEY, MICHAEL A. V. WILKINSON, DIR., OH DOC, ET AL.
04-8477 MORALES, LEONARDO T. V. CROSBY, SEC., FL DOC
04-8480 ALLEN, PHYLLIS L. V. VIRGINIA
04-8484 BROWN, LEON S. V. GIURBINO, WARDEN, ET AL.
04-8485 WILLIAMS, SHYTOUR V. JONES, WARDEN
04-8486 WALLACE, CORINE D. V. YWCA OF CHEMUNG CTY., ET AL.
04-8493 WILLIAMS, NATHANIEL V. FINN, WARDEN
04-8494 PAGNOTTI, DOMENICK V. FLORIDA
04-8497 DeLEON, PAUL V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
04-8498 CARY, JERRY L. V. SUPREME COURT OF VA
04-8499 DANIEL, ALDEN J. V. STABLER, LEE ANN, ET AL.
04-8501 ROBERSON, FREDDIE L. V. TEXAS
04-8504 LEACH, ROBERT L. V. TENNESSEE
04-8508 BELTRAN, JOSE V. YARBOROUGH, WARDEN
04-8511 TREECE, CHARLES A. V. ORLEANS PARISH JUDICIAL BRANCH
04-8513 MIDDLEBROOKS, CURTIS V. NEW YORK
04-8514 CARDWELL, JAMES A. V. CALIFORNIA
04-8534 MUONG, RAVUN V. RUNNELS, WARDEN
04-8559 TOLE, STEVEN S. V. FLORIDA
04-8641 BECKER, DAVID W. V. FLORIDA
04-8644 COLIDA, TONY V. SANYO NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION
04-8676 BABINEAUX, GERALD N. V. CAIN, WARDEN
04-8698 BURTCHETT, JAMES A. V. IDAHO
04-8749 LESLIE, BRUCE V. ABBOTT, WARDEN, ET AL.
04-8760 BROWN, JAMES F. V. WYOMING
04-8790 O'NEILL, BRIAN J. V. RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD, ET AL.
04-8851 MANNING, JEREMIAH D. V. LOUISIANA
04-8873 GARCIA-PLANCARTE, ALEJANDRO V. UNITED STATES
04-8877 GALEANA-FLORES, ANTONIO V. UNITED STATES
04-8909 YOUNG, CLYDE E. V. USDC SD AL
04-8947 WALLEN, RICHARD K. V. UNITED STATES
04-8954 RIVERA, CHARLES R. V. FED. BUREAU OF PRISONS, ET AL.
04-8957 DAVIS, GLEN M. V. UNITED STATES
04-8958 CANPAZ, CLIBER V. UNITED STATES
04-8961 ELSESSER, KEITH A. V. UNITED STATES
04-8963 AYALA-MERCADO, JESUS V. UNITED STATES
04-8966 BRUZON, ORESTES V. UNITED STATES
04-8971 GARCIA, DANIEL D., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
04-8983 MAYO, ERIC A. V. UNITED STATES
04-8993 ESPARZA, ALEJANDRO V. UNITED STATES
04-9002 JOHNSON, KYLE V. UNITED STATES
04-9004 MOREJON, JESUS V. UNITED STATES
04-9005 MONTGOMERY, VALENTINO V. UNITED STATES
04-9007 MAIREL, JAMES R. V. UNITED STATES
04-9014 WILLIAMS, COREY A. V. UNITED STATES
04-9015 WINGO, KARL V. UNITED STATES
04-9024 BYRD, ROGER, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
04-9027 ADAMS, TIMOTHY V. UNITED STATES
04-9032 BELTZ, ROBERT V. UNITED STATES
04-9034 WRIGHT, JESSE V. UNITED STATES

The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.

04-576 BELLEQUE, SUPT., OR V. LOUNSBURY, MICHAEL R.

The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

04-746 KEMPTON, DIR., CA DOT V. MALDONADO, NANO

The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.

04-899 ATTICA CENTRAL SCHOOLS V. J. S., ET AL.

The motion of National School Boards Association, et al. for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

04-1011 FREEMAN, ALBERT L. V. DUKE POWER CO., ET AL.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.

04-1107 FOCUS MEDIA, INC. V. NBC, INC., ET AL.

The motion of Latino Coalition for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

04-1150 HAMRICK, DON V. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF U.S., ET AL.

The petition for a writ of certiorari before judgment is denied.

HABEAS CORPUS DENIED

04-9147 IN RE LONZIE W. McQUIRTER

The petition for a writ of habeas corpus is denied.

MANDAMUS DENIED

04-1014 IN RE OLEKSIY LEONICHEV AND VIKTORIYA LEONICHEVA
04-1016 IN RE RAYMOND L. SCHLAGEL
04-8449 IN RE JERRY L. CARY, SR.

The petitions for writs of mandamus are denied.

PROHIBITION DENIED

04-8633 IN RE DWAYNE C. NIMMONS

The petition for a writ of prohibition is denied.

REHEARINGS DENIED

04-672 SANK, DIANE V. CITY UNIVERSITY OF NY, ET AL.
04-738 CALLAN, CLAIR A. V. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF U.S.
04-7229 PARSONS, JAMES N. V. PRICE, WARDEN
04-7309 FULLER, THOMAS R. V. UNITED STATES
04-7378 IN RE DWAYNE
04-7403 C. NIMMONS ROBLYER, JOHN S. V. PA DOC
04-7666 SMITH, KIRK R. V. UNITED STATES
04-8008 CONYERS, VINCENT C. V. MSPB

The petitions for rehearing are denied.

03-7700 STUMPF, DONALD F. V. ALASKA, ET AL.

The motion for leave to file a petition for rehearing is denied.