No. 19-7962October Term 2019Decided May 18, 2020
Womack v. Robertson
This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari and a motion to proceed in forma pauperis filed by Womack seeking review of a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released May 18, 2020
- What it's about
This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari and a motion to proceed in forma pauperis filed by Womack seeking review of a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Question presented
1. Whether the District Court erred in dismissing Petitioner's complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. 2. Whether the District Court erred in denying Petitioner's motion for leave to amend his complaint. 3. Whether the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals erred in affirming the District Court's judgment.
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit / Decision released May 18, 2020
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
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- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Mar 31, 2026
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