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If the US Supreme Court issues an opinion and that opinion is not at odds which courts ruling will usually hold sway?
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The opinions and decisions made by the US Supreme Court define federal law. There is no higher court and no further appeal. All local, state and federal courts are essentially bound by the decisions of the USSC.
If the USSC decision is not unanimous, the majority opinion is the binding decision.
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What does it mean when a Supreme Court issues a dissenting opinion?
When a Supreme Court "dissents" it is disagreeing with the majority opinion.
. What does it mean when a Supreme Court justice issues a dissenting opinion?
When a Supreme Court "dissents" it is disagreeing with the majority opinion.
What does mean when a supreme court justice issues a dissenting opinion?
When a Supreme Court "dissents" it is disagreeing with the majority opinion.
The a Supreme Court issues a what when a case relates to the interpretation of law?
Opinion
What courts usually hear cases involving fair trial issues?
appellate courts (or courts of appeals)
Are juries are used in the state court?
No. Only trial courts use juries. The job of the jury is to determine issues of fact. The job of a judge is to determine issues of law. After the trial court is over there may be an appeal. The appellate court will review issues of law. They do not review issues of fact except for extreme cases. Supreme courts will hear cases in which there are complex issues of law that need review or clarification.
What courts does the US Supreme Court only have limited power over?
The US Supreme Court only has limited power over the state courts because state laws and state constitutional issues that aren't in conflict with the US Constitution lay outside the Supreme Court's jurisdiction.
Does the US have a Supreme Court and some smaller courts?
Yes. The US Supreme Court has highest appellate jurisdiction in the US. The other constitutional courts of the Judicial Branch -- the 94 US District Court, 13 US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts, US Court of International Trade -- are below the Supreme Court. There are also courts in the Legislative Branch of government, such as Bankruptcy Courts and US Tax Courts, that are lower than the Supreme Court.
What kind of courts usually hear cases that involve issues and fair trial questions?
Appeals A+
In which court is the decision of the courts always final?
The Supreme Court of the United States for federal law and US constitutional issues or the equivalent in the state court systems for matters involving state and municipal laws and state constitutional issues. While most state courts of final appeal are called [State name] "supreme court," a few courts use other designations. For example, in New York the high court is called the New York State Court of Appeals.
Do you get a writ of certioari when called to the supreme court?
No, you do not automatically get a writ of certiorari when called to the Supreme Court. A writ of certiorari is a discretionary order issued by the Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision. The Court grants this writ if it believes the case raises significant legal issues or conflicts among different courts.
What is the name of the federal juvenile court?
There are three levels of federal courts. U.S. District Court - U.S. Courts of Appeal - The U.S. Supreme Court.
