Supreme Court Docket

Keith Bowles v. Harry Russell, Warden

Subject:

Appellate Procedure, Sua Sponte Dismissals, Motions to Reopen

• Whether an appellate court may sua sponte dismiss an appeal which has been filed within the time limitations authorized by a district court after granting a motion to reopen the appeal time under Rule 4(a)(6) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Resources:

• Docket Sheet From the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism: On the Docket