No. 24-6468
Leonard W. Houston v. United States
IFP
Tags: camp-lejeune-justice-act constitutional-rights federal-civil-procedure jury-trial pro-se seventh-amendment
Latest Conference:
2025-05-15
Question Presented (from Petition)
1. Whether the Plaintiff, LEOARD W. HOUSTON, pro-se pursuing his cause of action against the Defendant, United States of America, has a right to a trial by jury under the Camp Lejeune justice Act (CLJA), 28U.S.C. ch. 171 note, which the Court stated he is not entitled to jury trial as a matter of law. (D.E. #133) (ORDER), dated February 6,2024)
2. Whether the entitled Seventh Amendment (U.S. Const. Amend. VD) preserves die right to trial by jury by federal statutes in conjunction withFed. R. Civ. P. 38(a) and CLJA § 804 (d) for appropriate relief under aforesaid statutes?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether the Plaintiff has a right to a jury trial under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act and the Seventh Amendment
Docket Entries
2025-05-19
Petition DENIED.
2025-04-24
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/15/2025.
2025-04-07
Brief of United States in opposition submitted.
2025-04-07
Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.
2025-03-05
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including April 7, 2025.
2025-03-04
Motion of United States for an extension of time submitted.
2025-03-04
Motion to extend the time to file a response from March 6, 2025 to April 7, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.
2025-01-31
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 6, 2025)
Attorneys
Leonard W. Houston
Leonard W. Houston — Petitioner
United States
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent
Sarah M. Harris — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent