No. 19-6909October Term 2019Decided Apr 27, 2020
Rosa v. Rhodes
Rosa filed a petition for a writ of certiorari and a motion to proceed in forma pauperis, asking the Supreme Court to review a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released Apr 27, 2020
- What it's about
Rosa filed a petition for a writ of certiorari and a motion to proceed in forma pauperis, asking the Supreme Court to review a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Question presented
1. Whether the District Court and the Court of Appeals erred in dismissing Petitioner's complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted? 2. Whether the District Court and the Court of Appeals erred in denying Petitioner's motion for leave to amend his complaint? 3. Whether the District Court and the Court of Appeals erred in denying Petitioner's motion for appointment of counsel?
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit / Decision released Apr 27, 2020
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
Timing
Decided April 27, 2020
The Court released its decision on April 27, 2020 without hearing oral argument.
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- Jul 25, 2026
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