531 U.S. 4 (2000) Cited 3,726 times 3 Legal Analyses
Holding that a state post-conviction action is "properly filed" for § 2244(d) purposes "when its delivery and acceptance are in compliance with the applicable laws and rules governing filings," such as "the form of the document, the time limits upon its delivery, the court and office in which it must be lodged, and the requisite filing fee" (footnote omitted)