U.S. Supreme Court,
Civil Litigation,
Appellate Practice
Sep. 26, 2017
Filing deadlines and jurisdictional consequences
Hamer v. Neighborhood Housing Services asks: If a party files a notice of appeal within an extended time period set forth in a district court order, even if the length of the extension exceeds that permitted under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, does the court of appeals have jurisdiction to consider the appeal?





Kenneth M. Trujillo-Jamison
Partner
Willenken LLP
Email: Kenneth.trujillo-jamison@mto.com
Kenneth focuses his practice on complex civil litigation. He has experience in securities litigation, white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, and general commercial disputes.
OCTOBER 2017 TERM
On Oct. 10, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Hamer v. Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, a case involving a critical issue with high stakes for litigants: If a party files a notice of appeal within an extended time period set forth in a district court order, even if the length of the extension exceeds that permitted under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, does the co...
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