Robert Lee Massie, by and Through Michael A. Kroll, Next Friend v. Jeanne S. Woodford, Warden

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• whether petitioner’s “conviction and sentence meet fed- eral constitutional standards is not now before us”
• next‑friend standing requires a showing that the real party cannot 22 litigate independently due to mental incapacity or lack of access to the court, and that the 23 next friend has a significant relationship with the real party
• “meaningful evidence” required; “conclusory opinions” are insufficient

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