Carlos Jimenez v. Nathaniel Quarterman

555 U.S. 113 · Decided January 13, 2009 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Carlos Jimenez v. Nathaniel Quarterman was decided on January 13, 2009 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Untimely filing” in the Judicial Power area.

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Carlos Jimenez v. Nathaniel Quarterman, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division

SCDB identifiers: case 2008-007, docket 2008-007-01.

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