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They can overrule statutory law if they find it not in keeping with the Constitution or case law.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo. the law can not be negotiated by the judge in anyway. tampering with the law can send u to jail for a long time
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∙ 13y agoNo, they should not have that authority. That would mean that a judge could rule one way in one case and another way in the next. Judges are to interpret the law, not create it.
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∙ 13y agoof course they can. i am one.
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Why should you fear court judges are you not equal as humans?
You should not fear the judge. You should respect the authority of the court.
What is the difference between reversing and overruling?
The meaning of REVERSING something is obvious. However, the word OVERRULE can have several legal meanings: (i.e.: If, upon hearing a cse, an appeals "overrules" a decision of the lower court, it does mean the same as REVERSING it). However, "overrule" can also be used in the context of a judges decision to overrule an attorney's objection or motion (for example) in this case "overrule" does not mean the same as REVERSE.
What are the fundamental differences between the two sources of law?
The fundamental difference between statutory law and common law is their source of authority. Statutory law is created and enacted by legislative bodies, such as parliaments or congresses, while common law is developed by judges through their decisions in court cases. Statutory law is often codified in written statutes, while common law is based on precedent and past court decisions.
Which approach do statutory interpretation is most frequently adopted by judges in the European courts of justice?
Purposive.
Do federal justices and judges have the authority to choose who their replacements will be?
No. Federal judges are appointed by the President with confirmation by the Senate.
When might an umpire overrule the line judge in badminton?
The umpire can use her discretion when deciding whether to overrule any call made by a line judge or service judge. The line judges call the shuttlecock "in" or "out," and the service judge calls any service faults committed by the players.
How has the court exceeded its role as interpreter of the law and extended its authority into legislation?
Judges are not ignoring laws and introducing their own biases. This process inadvertently allows judges to exceed their authority in the court of law.
Who can pardon federal judges?
The US President has the authority to grant pardons to federal judges for anything except impeachment. There is no pardon from impeachment.
What is a appel?
An appellate brief is a persuasive paper written on why the lower court's decision was either correct or incorrect. Appellate judges decide to uphold a case or overrule it based on these briefs.
To whom does the system of check and balances give the authority to confirm judges?
president
Who has the constitutional authority to appoint all federal judges?
The president of the United States has the constitutional authority to appoint all federal judges. This power is granted to the president under the advice and consent clause found in Article II of the US Constitution.
Duties of the officials of tennis?
you throw a ball and the one has got catch i t with a tennis racket
