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No. 19-7935October Term 2019Decided May 18, 2020

Docket 19-7935October Term 2019 (2019–2020)

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
Case Accepted
Arguments
Decision ReleasedMay 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

Grounding