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Is a decision on a case in Alaska from the Ninth Circuit binding in Maryland in the Fourth Circuit?
true
What trials are held in the sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati?
The 6th circuit court of appeals is a court of appellate, not original, jurisdiction. It hears appeals from US District Courts (normally trial courts) in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee (I think that's all of them) and any decision from the 6th circuit would be appealed to the US Supreme Court.
On which states are appeals court ruling binding?
On State Courts of Appeal - their rulings are binding on the entire states court system. On the findings of a Federal Appeals Court - they are binding upon the federal district courts within THAT appeals courts circuit.
Did the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rule on the constitutionality of statewide bans on same-sex marriage?
No. The 6th Circuit has not ruled on whether individual states can ban same-sex marriage. There are, however, cases pending before it concerning such bans in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee.
What is Michigan's rank in area?
Michigan is eighth in area.
What is the hierarchy of binding precedents within the federal court system?
US Supreme Court decisions are binding on all federal courts, but are most likely to be applicable to cases heard in US District Courts or appealed to US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts. The Supreme Court's decisions are also binding on State courts if they involve constitutional amendments that have been incorporated to the states.US Court of Appeals Circuit Court decisions are binding on all US District Courts within that Circuit, but only carry persuasive precedential weight in other Circuits. The decisions are not binding on other Circuits or on any state courts. US District Court decisions are not binding on other courts, but may be cited as persuasive precedents by other courts, regardless of which Circuit the court belongs to.When US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts issue conflicting decisions on substantially similar matters (called a Circuit Split), they may induce the US Supreme Court to grant certiorari for a case that can be used to resolve or clarify the constitutional issue. The Supreme Court decision will then create a binding precedent used in deciding similar future cases.When Circuit Splits are unresolved, the individual decisions -- although conflicting -- remain binding within each Circuit, but not outside the Circuit. This raises the possibility that one or more of the other ten regional Circuits* will further complicate matters by creating a third split, resulting in inconsistent constitutional interpretations and application of law. For this reason, reviewing cases that address Circuit Splits are high on the US Supreme Court's list of priorities.* The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has special subject matter jurisdiction and is less likely to be affected by decisions made in the regional Circuits.
Is a decision in one Circuit binding on another Circuit?
Yes, decisions made by a US Court of Appeals Circuit Court are binding only on US District Courts in their territory. They are not binding on state courts or on other federal Circuit or District courts.
Which precedent is binding on the us district court for the southern district of new york?
second circuit and supreme court
Did the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rule on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act?
No, the 6th Circuit has not ruled on it.
If your mortgage broker was not yet licensed can you get out of the mortgage you signed the broker told me this in confidentiality Michigan laws?
i was told that this would not be a legally binding contract.
What is a decision made by a higher court such as a US Court of Appeals Circuit Court or the US Supreme Court that is binding on all federal courts?
A decision made by a higher court sets a binding precedent for the inferior court(s).
Are all federal appellate court decisions binding on every federal trial court?
No, that's backwards. Binding precedents are set from the top-down.US Supreme Court decisions are binding on all relevant federal (and state) courts.US Court of Appeals Circuit Court decisions are binding only on US District Courts within that Circuit.US District Court decisions are not binding on any other Courts.Non-binding precedents, including dissenting opinions, may be cited as persuasive precedents at any level, however.
