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An order in Kennedy v. Louisiana

By Karl R. Keys, Esq.

The Supreme Court Monday issued an order in Kennedy v. Louisiana asking for briefing on the State’s motion for rehearing: 07-343 KENNEDY, PATRICK V. LOUISIANA Petitioner Patrick Kennedy is invited to file a supplemental brief, not to exceed 4,500 words, addressing not only whether rehearing should be granted but also the merits of the issue raised in the petition for rehearing. The brief should be filed with the Clerk and served upon opposing counsel by 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2008. The Solicitor General is invited to file at the same time a brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, expressing the views of the United States. Respondent Louisiana is invited to file a supplemental brief, not to exceed 4,500 words, also addressing the merits of the issue raised in the petition for rehearing...continue to full post

Full post as published by Capital Defense Weekly on September 08, 2008 (boomark / email).