James S. Harris v. Sherie Korneman, Warden
DueProcess HabeasCorpus
Did Mr. Harris present reasons for why the one-year limitations period should be equitably tolled in his case to which reasonable jurists could differ concerning the correctness of the district court's conclusion, thus requiring a COA?
QUESTION PRESENTED FOR REVIEW Mr. Harris filed a petition for habeas corpus relief from his state court convictions and sentences. The district court found that the petition was timebarred and denied a certificate of appealability (COA). Without explanation, the Eighth Circuit also denied a COA. The case thus presents the following question: Did Mr. Harris present reasons for why the one-year limitations period should be equitably tolled in his case to which reasonable jurists could differ concerning the correctness of the district court's conclusion, thus requiring a COA?