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Florida, Plaintiff v. Georgia
Original jurisdiction
Decided · April 1, 2021
Counsel of record
For petitioner
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For respondent
Craig S Primis
Kirkland & Ellis, LLP
Case
Conference history
Distributed for 9 conferences
Amicus briefs
1 cert-stage · 6 merits
(6 supporting pet./neither)
Argument & decision
Argued January 8, 2018 — Gregory G. Garre · Craig S. Primis. Audio and transcript
Decided June 27, 2018. Opinion by Breyer.
Proceedings
- Jun 01 2021The Honorable Paul J. Kelly, Jr., of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Special Master in this case, is hereby discharged with the thanks of the Court.
- Apr 01 2021Florida's exceptions to the Special Master's Report are overruled, and the case is DISMISSED. Barrett, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.
- Feb 22 2021Argued. For plaintiff: Gregory G. Garre, Washington, D. C. For defendant: Craig S. Primis, Washington, D. C.
- Jan 22 2021CIRCULATED
- Dec 31 2020SET FOR ARGUMENT on Monday, February 22, 2021
- Oct 05 2020The Exceptions to the Second Report of the Special Master are set for oral argument in due course.
- Jul 27 2020Sur-Reply in Support of Exceptions to the Second Report of the Special Master by plaintiff Florida filed.
- Jul 06 2020Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
- Jul 02 2020Brief amicus curiae of Atlanta Regional Commission, et al. filed.
- Jun 26 2020Reply of defendant Georgia filed.
- May 27 2020Georgia's May 21, 2020, request for an extension of time has been granted as follows: Replies are due on or before June 26, 2020; Sur-replies are due on or before July 27, 2020.
- May 21 2020Motion to extend the time to file a reply from June 12, 2020 to June 26, 2020, submitted to The Clerk.
- May 04 2020Letter from National Audubon Society, et al. filed.
- Apr 20 2020Brief amicus curiae of Franklin County Seafood Workers Association filed.
- Apr 19 2020The motion for an extension of time to file amicus brief is granted, and the time for the National Audibon Society, et. al to file an amicus brief is extended to May 4, 2020.
- Apr 15 2020Motion for an extension of time to file amicus brief filed by National Audubon Society, Defenders of Wildlife, Florida Wildlife Federation, and Apalachicola Riverkeeper.
- Apr 13 2020Exceptions to the Second Report of the Special Master by plaintiff Florida filed.
- Feb 05 2020Motion to extend the time to file exceptions to the report of the Special Master submitted to The Clerk.
- Feb 05 2020Florida's February 5, 2020, request for an extension of time has been granted as follows: Exceptions to the Special Master's Report are due on or before April 13, 2020; Replies are due on or before June 12, 2020; Sur-replies are due on or before July 13, 2020.
- Jan 27 2020The Second Report of the Special Master is received and ordered filed. Exceptions to the Report, with supporting briefs, may be filed within 45 days. Replies, if any, with supporting briefs, may be filed within 30 days. Sur-replies, if any, with supporting briefs, may be filed within 30 days. The motion for allowance of fees and disbursements filed by the Special Master’s assistant is granted, and the Special Master’s assistant is awarded a total of $10,036.43, for the period November 6, 2018, through December 5, 2019, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jan 08 2020DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/24/2020.
- Dec 11 2019Second Report of the Special Master received.
- Dec 05 2019Motion for allowance of fees and disbursements to the Special Master's assistant.
- Sep 25 2018The August 9, 2018, Order in this case is amended to provide that the compensation of a legal assistant for the Special Master shall be charged against and borne by the parties in such proportion as the Court may hereafter direct. The cost of printing the Special Master’s Reports, and all other proper expenses, including travel expenses, shall be submitted to the Court.
- Aug 09 2018Ralph I. Lancaster, Esquire, of Portland, Maine, the Special Master in this case, is hereby discharged with the thanks of the Court. It is ordered that the Honorable Paul J. Kelly, Jr., of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is appointed Special Master in this case with authority to fix the time and conditions for the filing of additional pleadings, to direct subsequent proceedings, to summon witnesses, to issue subpoenas, and to take such evidence as may be introduced and such as he may deem it necessary to call for. The Special Master is directed to submit Reports as he may deem appropriate. The cost of printing his Reports, and all other proper expenses, including travel expenses, shall be submitted to the Court.
- Jun 27 2018Case REMANDED. Breyer, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Roberts, C. J., and Kennedy, Ginsburg, and Sotomayor, JJ., joined. Thomas, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which Alito, Kagan, and Gorsuch, JJ., joined.
- Jan 08 2018Argued. For plaintiff: Gregory G. Garre, Washington, D. C. For defendant: Craig S. Primis, Washington, D. C.; and Edwin S. Kneedler, Deputy Solicitor General, Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. (for United States, as amicus curiae.)
- Nov 17 2017SET FOR ARGUMENT ON Monday, January 8, 2018
- Nov 06 2017Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument GRANTED.
- Oct 18 2017Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument filed.
- Oct 10 2017The Exceptions to the Special Master Report are set for oral argument in due course.
- Aug 30 2017Florida's Sur-Reply in Support of Exceptions to Report of the Special Master filed.
- Aug 07 2017Brief amicus curiae of United States in support of overruling Florida's exception 2C to the Report of the Special Master filed.
- Aug 07 2017Brief amicus curiae of State of Colorado filed.
- Aug 07 2017Brief amici curiae of Atlanta Regional Commission Dekalb County, et al., filed.
- Jul 31 2017Reply of Georgia to Florida's exceptions to the report of the Special Master filed.
- May 31 2017Exceptions to Report of the Special Master and Brief in Support of Exceptions filed by Florida
- Apr 07 2017Florida's April 6, 2017, request for an extension of time has been granted as follows: Exceptions to the Special Masters Report are due on or before May 31, 2017; Replies are due on or before July 31, 2017; Sur-replies are due on or before August 30, 2017.
- Apr 03 2017Motion of the Special Master for Allowance of Fees and Disbursements filed by Special Master. GRANTED, and the Special Master is awarded a total of $50,933.89, for the period January 1, 2017, through February 28, 2017, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Mar 20 2017The Report of the Special Master is received and ordered filed. Exceptions to the Report, with supporting briefs, may be filed within 45 days. Replies, if any, with supporting briefs, may be filed within 30 days. Sur-replies, if any, with supporting briefs, may be filed within 30 days.
- Mar 15 2017DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 31, 2017.
- Mar 01 2017Special Master Report DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 17, 2017.
- Mar 01 2017Final Motion of the Special Master for Allowance of Fees and Disbursements filed by Special Master.
- Feb 21 2017The motion of the Special Master for allowance of fees and disbursements is granted, and the Special Master is awarded a total of $213,547.35 for the period September 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Feb 16 2017Report of the Special Master received.
- Jan 25 2017DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 17, 2017.
- Jan 11 2017Fifth Interim Motion of the Special Master for Allowance of Fees and Disbursements filed by Special Master.
- Oct 17 2016The motion of the Special Master for allowance of fees and disbursements is granted, and the Special Master is awarded a total of $57,333, for the period February 1, 2016, through August 31, 2016, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Sep 13 2016Fourth Interim Motion of the Special Master for Allowance of Fees and Disbursements filed by Special Master.
- Mar 21 2016The motion of the Special Master for allowance of fees and disbursements is granted, and the Special Master is awarded a total of $41,564.31 for the period September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Feb 24 2016DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 18, 2016.
- Feb 10 2016Third Interim Motion of the Special Master for Allowance of Fees and Disbursements filed by Special Master.
- Oct 13 2015Motion of the Special Master for Allowance of Fees and Disbursements GRANTED The motion of the Special Master for allowance of fees and disbursements is granted, and the Special Master is awarded a total of $70, 245.52 for the period April 1, 2015, through August 31, 2015, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Sep 23 2015DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 9, 2015.
- Sep 10 2015Second Interim Motion of the Special Master for Allowance of Fees and Disbursements filed by Special Master.
- May 18 2015Motion of the Special Master for Allowance of Fees and Disbursements GRANTED The motion of the Special Master for allowance of fees and disbursements is granted, and the Special Master is awarded a total of $47,635.01 for the period November 19, 2014, through March 31, 2015, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Apr 28 2015DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 14, 2015.
- Apr 14 2015First Interim Motion of the Special Master for Allowance of Fees and Disbursements filed by Special Master.
- Feb 12 2015Answer of Georgia filed with Special Master January 8, 2015, received by the Court February 12, 2015.
- Nov 25 2014Order extending time to file an answer granted to and including February 2, 2015.
- Nov 24 2014Oath of Special Master filed.
- Nov 19 2014It is ordered that Ralph I. Lancaster, Esquire, of Portland, Maine, is appointed Special Master in this case with authority to fix the time and conditions for the filing of additional pleadings, to direct subsequent proceedings, to summon witnesses, to issue subpoenas, and to take such evidence as may be introduced and such as he may deem it necessary to call for. The Special Master is directed to submit Reports as he may deem appropriate. The compensation of the Special Master, the allowances to him, the compensation paid to his legal, technical, stenographic, and clerical assistants, the cost of printing his Reports, and all other proper expenses, including travel expenses, shall be charged against and be borne by the parties in such proportion as the Court may hereafter direct.
- Nov 03 2014Motion for leave to file a bill of complaint GRANTED. Defendant is allowed 30 days within which to file an answer.
- Oct 10 2014Supplemental brief of petitioner Florida, Plaintiff filed. (Distributed)
- Oct 09 2014Supplemental brief of respondent Georgia filed. (Distributed)
- Oct 08 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 31, 2014.
- Oct 08 2014Supplemental brief of petitioner Florida, Plaintiff filed. (Distributed)
- Sep 18 2014Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
- Mar 03 2014The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
- Feb 12 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 28, 2014.
- Feb 10 2014Reply in support of its motion for leave to file a complaint of Florida, Plaintiff filed.
- Jan 31 2014Opposition to motion for leave to file a complaint of respondent Georgia filed.
- Oct 31 2013Order extending time to file response to the bill of complaint to and including January 31, 2014.
- Oct 01 2013Motion for leave to file a bill of complaint filed. (Response due December 2, 2013)
- Sep 30 2013Documents filed with the Special Master may be found at www.supremecourt.gov/SpecMastRpt/orig142/Orig142.aspx