No. 19-7980October Term 2019Decided May 18, 2020
Patterson v. U.S. Dist. Court for the E. Dist. of N.C.
This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Patterson against the U.S.
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 filed by Patterson against the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The petitioner also requested permission to proceed in forma pauperis, meaning without paying court fees.
Question presented
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- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit / Decision released May 18, 2020
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
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- Apr 1, 2026
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