Oral Argument Re-Listen: Berk v. Choy | Case No. 24-440 | Oral Argument Date: 10/6/25
Oral Argument Re-Listen: Berk v. Choy | Case No. 24-440 | Oral Argument Date: 10/6/25  
Podcast: SCOTUS Oral Arguments and Opinions
Published On: Wed Feb 04 2026
Description: Oral Argument Re-Listen: Berk v. Choy | Case No. 24-440 | Oral Argument Date: 10/6/25Link to Docket: HereEpisode Preview: HereBackground: Question Presented: Whether a state law providing that a complaint must be dismissed unless it is accompanied by an expert affidavit may be applied in federal court.Oral Advocates:For Petitioner: Andrew T. Tutt, Washington, D.C.For Respondent: Frederick R. Yarger, Denver, CO.Holding: Delaware’s affidavit law does not apply in federal court.Result: Reversed and remanded.Voting Breakdown: 9-0. Justice Barrett wrote the majority opinion. Justice Jackson wrote an opinion concurring in the result.Link to Opinion: Here.Timestamps:[00:00:00] Argument Intro[00:00:33] Argument Begins[00:00:39] Petitioner Opening Statement[00:02:57] Petitioner Free for All Questions[00:25:46] Petitioner Sequential Questions[00:31:36] Respondent Opening Statement[00:33:52] Respondent Free For All Questions[00:59:19] Respondent Sequential Questions[01:00:05] Petitioner Rebuttal