Letter to Cox from Court RE: Oral Argument Schedule and Argument Form

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Supreme Qonrt of the Hnited Stntes 
HEnelington, B. §. 20943-0001 

September 15, 2000 

Todd A. Cox, Esq. 

1444 Eye Street, NW. 

10" Floor 
Washington, D.C. 20005 

Re: 99-1864) - Hunt v. Cromartie 
99-1865) - Smallwood v. Cromartie 

Dear Mr. Cox: 

The above stated case is scheduled for oral argument on Monday, November 27, 
2000. 

Arguing counsel must report to the Lawyers’ Lounge on the first floor between 
9:00 and 9:15 a.m. on the day assigned for argument. The Clerk will brief counsel scheduled to 
argue. Identification cards will be issued to those attorneys authorized to occupy seats at 
argument tables. 

A copy of the argument schedule for the Session Beginning November 27, 2000 is 
enclosed. Please read carefully the instructions to counsel printed on the reverse side of the 
calendar. 

Also, enclosed is an Argument Form. Please complete this form and return it to 
me no later than Monday, October 16, 2000. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate 
tc get in touch with me. 

Sincerely, 

foi 0 
Denise J. McNemey 
Merits Cases Clerk 

(202) 479-3032 

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL 
  

1. Please note that the North Door (Maryland Avenue) of the Supreme Court building 

opens at 7:30 a.m. for arguing counsel and all members of the Supreme Court Bar. 
Counsel scheduled to argue must report to the Lawyers’ Lounge on the First Floor between 
9:00 and 9:15 a.m. on the day assigned for argument. The Clerk will brief you at that time 
and provide assistance. Identification cards will be issued to the attorneys authorized to 
occupy seats at argument tables. Coats, hats, and papers may be left in the Lounge. Cell 
phones, pagers, and any other electronic devices are not allowed in the Courtroom or the 
Lawyers’ Lounge and must be checked in a locker at the Court. 

2. When one counsel is scheduled to argue the Court will accommodate arguing 
counsel and two co-counsel at the table. If divided argument has been granted and 
two counsel are scheduled to argue, the Court will accommodate each arguing 

counsel and one co-counsel per each arguing counsel at the table. Counsel arguing 
cases should not introduce themselves nor introduce co-counsel to the Court. Members of 
the Court should be addressed by their proper titles — “Mr, Chief Justice” or “Justice,” as 
the case may be — and not as “judge.” “Your Honor” is also appropriate. 

  

  

3. Counsel are expected to take note of time limitations and inquiry should not be made of 
the Court as to the amount of time remaining. A white light will appear when five minutes 
of your allotted time remains; a red light will appear when the time for argument has 
expired. When the Court permits a division of time for argument, unused time may not be 
ceded to another counsel. Counsel should conclude argument immediately when the red 
light appears unless responding to a question from the Court. 

4. During argument counsel] should at all times speak into the microphones so that the 
Justices can hear them and a clear recording can be made; please avoid moving about. 

Counsel should also avoid having notes or books touch the microphones since this can 
interfere with the recording process. 

S. Arguing counsel are allotted six reserved seats in the public section; when divided 

argument has been granted arguing counsel are allotted four seats. All requests for 

reservations must be presented in the form of a letter and sent to: Dale E. Bosley, Esq., 
Marshal, Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, D. C. 20543. Telephonic 
inquiries may-be directed to Mr. Marion Zaczkiewicz of the Marshal’s Office at (202) 479- 
3333. The Marshal’s Office confirms all seating requests in writing. 

6. Appropriate attire for counsel is conservative business dress. 

7. If you have any questions, contact the Merits Cases Clerk, Ms. Denise J. McNemey, at 
(202) 479-3032. 

William K. Suter 

Clerk of the Court 

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S vPrEM COURT OF THE UNI re raTES 
OCTOBER TERM 2000 

For the Session Beginning November 27, 2000 

  
  

  

  

    

Monday, November 27 Monday, December 4 

(1) (1) 
99-1864) HUNT V. CROMARTIE 98-1768 BUCKMAN CO. V. PLAINTIFFS’ 

99-1865) SMALLWOOD V. CROMARTIE LEGAL COMM. 

2) (2) 
99-8576 GLOVER V. UNITED STATES 99-1408 ATWATER V. CITY OF LAGO 

VISTA 

Tuesday, November 28 Tuesday, December 5 

3) 3) 
99-1680 CITY NEWS AND NOVELTY, INC. | 99-1551 SEMTEK INTERNATIONAL INC. 

V. CITY OF WAUKESHA V. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP. 

4) (4) 
99-1792 DIRECTOR OF REVENUE OF 99-1687) BARTNICKI V. VOPPER 

MISSOURI V. CoOBANK ACB 99-1728) UNITED STATES V. VOPPER 

Wednesday, November 29 Wednesday, December 6 

(5) (5) 
99-1571 TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC. V. 99-1702 TEXAS V. COBB 

MARKETING DISPLAYS, INC. : 

(6) (6) 
99-1331 LEWIS V. LEWIS & CLARK 99-1244 GTE SERVICE CORP. V. FCC 

MARINE, INC.   
  
  

Arguments begin at 10 a.m. September 15, 2000 

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