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Clayton Walker v. Thomas Auto, Inc., et al.

IFP petition · Supreme Court of South Dakota, No. 31111 · judgment January 20, 2026


Certiorari denied · October 5, 2026

Questions presented

  1. Whether this court should grant Certiorari to resolve conflicts among the Court Circuits regarding the definition of “Fraud Upon the Court” and to establish uniform guidelines for sanctioning attorney misconduct under 28 U.S.C § 1257,?

  2. Does spoliation of critical evidence by counsel rise to a constitutional violation of Due Process and Equal Protection?

  3. Whether ignoring Supreme Court Precedent when a “Notice” is not given is it a violation of the United States Constitution within “Stare Decisis” of the Judiciary Act of 1789 and Due Process, which requiring a judgment to be vacated?

Counsel of record

For petitioner
Clayton G. Walker

For respondent
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Case

Conference history
Distributed for 1 conference

Order
Order list, October 5, 2026 · Certiorari denied

Proceedings

  1. Oct 05 2026
    Petition DENIED.
  2. Aug 06 2026
    DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/28/2026.
  3. Apr 16 2026
    Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due July 27, 2026)