Siegel v. Fitzgerald (21-441)

Term:

October, 2021

Opinion:

The Supreme Court ruled on June 6 that Congress’ enactment of a significant fee increase that exempted debtors in two states violated the uniformity requirement of the bankruptcy clause.

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ABI Media Teleconference:

Oral Arguments Date:

April 18, 2022.

Transcript:

Transcript

Certiorari Granted Date:

Monday, January 10, 2022

Petitions:

Petition for writ of certiorari.

Brief of respondent John P. Fitzgerald, III, Acting United States Trustee for Region 4 in opposition.

Brief of petitioner Alfred H. Siegel, Trustee of the Circuit City Stores, Inc. Liquidating Trust.

Brief of respondent John P. Fitzgerald, III, Acting United States Trustee for Region 4.

Reply of petitioner Alfred H. Siegel, Trustee of the Circuit City Stores, Inc. Liquidating Trust.

Amicus Briefs:

Brief amici curiae of Acadiana Management Group, LLC, et al.

Brief amicus curiae of MF Global Holdings Ltd., as Plan Administrator.

Brief amicus curiae of USA Sales, Inc.

Brief amicus curiae of The Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.

Brief amici curiae of John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, et al.