---
title: "United States v. Denedo"
citation: "556 U.S. 904 (2009)"
authority_id: "AUTH-SCOTUS-DENEDO-556-US-904"
authority_type: "case"
jurisdiction: "federal_nationwide"
precedential_status: "binding"
official_url: "https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USREPORTS-556/USREPORTS-556-904"
url: "https://jason93.com/legal/federal-process/authorities/AUTH-SCOTUS-DENEDO-556-US-904/"
legal_review: "2026-08-25"
links_checked: "2026-10-15"
links_available: 1
links_checked_count: 1
license: "CC BY 4.0"
---

# United States v. Denedo

## Holding or rule used

In the military-justice setting, coram nobis is a continuation of the original proceeding and All Writs Act authority must aid existing jurisdiction.

## Material limitation

Use only for the bounded proposition in the linked modules. The exact judgment, jurisdiction, circuit, custody, other remedies, current agency instructions, requested relief, grant terms, and independent law remain separate where identified.

## Official source and pinpoints

556 U.S. 904 (2009), 556 U.S. 911–17: <https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USREPORTS-556/USREPORTS-556-904>


## Used in

- [Extraordinary Writs — Coram Nobis, Audita Querela, and Mandamus](https://jason93.com/legal/federal-process/modules/60-post-conviction/extraordinary-writs-coram-nobis-audita-querela-and-mandamus.md)
