No. 19-7935October Term 2019Decided May 18, 2020
Ball v. City of Marion
This case involves a petition for review filed by an individual seeking to proceed as a pauper against the City of Marion, likely challenging a decision by the Supreme Court of Illinois.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released May 18, 2020
- What it's about
This case involves a petition for review filed by an individual seeking to proceed as a pauper against the City of Marion, likely challenging a decision by the Supreme Court of Illinois.
Question presented
1. Whether the District Court and the Court of Appeals erred in dismissing the 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 err in denying the Petitioner's motion for leave to amend his complaint? 3. Whether the District Court and the Court of Appeals err in granting summary judgment in favor of the Respondents?
- Case path
Supreme Court of Illinois / Decision released May 18, 2020
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
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- Grounding
- Primary-source trail available.
- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Mar 30, 2026
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