Supreme Court of the United States
Carey v. Saffold — Kennedy, J., dissenting
June 17, 2002536 U.S. 214
Summary
Kennedy, J., dissenting, argues the majority misinterprets AEDPA's tolling provision by treating a California original writ petition as a pending application after an appeal window closes. He contends 'application' means a specific document, not the review process, and that California law distinguishes original writs from appeals. The dissent warns this ruling creates uncertainty and extends tolling periods in many states.
Docket 01-301
Cited authorities
- 28 U.S.C. § 2244
- 28 U.S.C. § 2242
- 28 U.S.C. § 2253
- 28 U.S.C. § 1257
- Ala. Code §12-2-7
- Haw. Rev. Stat. §660-3
- Idaho Code §19-4202
- Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. §600.4304