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If you are asking how many judges or justices sit on an appellate court, it varies by jurisdiction. 3 is common.
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoIt depends on which court of appeals you are talking about.
Typically, a panel of 3-5 judges hear appeals, but some states have more, and sometimes the court hears an appeal en banc.
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Who makes decisions in the United States Courts of Appeals?
The judges who are on the United States Courts of Appeals make the decisions. These judges are directly appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Who decides the cases in the Virginia Court of Appeals?
The Court of Appeals of Virginia, is an eleven-judge body that hears appeals from decisions of Virginia's circuit courts and the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. The Court sits in panels of at least three judges, and sometimes hears cases en banc (i.e.: ALL 11 judges). The Court of Appeals does not conduct jury trials. Appeals of the findings of the Court of Appeals go to the Supreme Court of Virginia.
How many judges are on the Utah Court of Appeals?
The Utah court of appeals consists of 7 judges.
How can a judge lose at court?
Judges don't "lose" in court, they rule on cases and points of law. Occasionally their decisions may be overturned by an appeals court, but that is not described as a "loss."
What is the job of the courts of appeals?
The job of the court of appeals is to examine and render judgements on whether a trial challenge is constitutional, valid and necessary. The court will repeal decisions or grant new trials based upon the legal argument presented to them.
How many judges serve on the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims?
The Court of Appeals for Verterans Claims is comprised of nine active judges.(6)
How are the judges of criminal appeals chosen?
The criminal court of appeals is the highest state court. Judges are elected for the position in the state courts of appeal.
How many judges serve on the court of appeals of veterans claims?
The Court of Appeals for Verterans Claims is comprised of nine active judges.(6)
What is one decision that an appeals court can make in a case?
IF the appeals court consents to hear the case, usually several judges will study and/or hear presentations on the case. They will then consider the arguments or matter under study and render their opinions on the case. The majority opinion will prevail.
Is a US District court an appeals court or a trial court?
Under most circumstances the US District Courts are the federal trial courts of general jurisdiction; however, they also hear appeals of federal agency decisions made by Administrative Law Judges (for example, appeals of Social Security Disability cases).
Can a plantiff question a judges decision?
You'd better not do it in open court - but the judges findings can be appealed to the Court of Appeals.
How does a Court of Appeals arrive at a verdict?
The judges assigned to the appeals court vote on the matter in front of them and the majority opinion rules.
