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Is the Supreme Court's power to review the decisions of lower courts called inferior jurisdiction?
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∙ 13y ago
No, the Supreme Court reviews decisions of lower (inferior) courts under its appellate jurisdiction.
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What does the term inferior court mean?
It refers to any court which is lower in jurisdiction to another couirt. For instance: Courts of original jurisdiction are "inferior" to Appelate Courts. Appelate Courts are "inferior" to the Supreme Court.
What type of jurisdiction applies when the US Supreme Court reviews decisions made by other courts?
When the US Supreme Court reviews decision of other courts, it is operating under its appellate jurisdiction.
What jurisdiction do the inferior courts have and what kind of cases do they hear?
The answer depends on the specific court you're referring to. In the Federal Judiciary, the US District Courts have original jurisdiction; US Courts of Appeals Circuit Courts have appellate jurisdiction. Both state and federal cases enter the system through a trial court, which is the court of original jurisdiction. Both systems also have intermediate appellate courts below the supreme court (or court of last resort).
What are the Different court tiers?
Trial level, Appellate level, Supreme Court.
How many inferior courts are there?
There are hundreds of inferior courts that exist in the United States. These courts are in place to serve under the supreme court.
How are courts of appeals and Supreme Courts classified?
In both the state and federal court systems, courts of appeals and supreme courts are those that have appellate jurisdiction over cases heard in courts of original jurisdiction (trial courts).
Which court can repeal decisions made in federal district courts?
U.S. courts of appealThe actual answer to your question is none. No-one repeals decision of any courts. However, decisions of courts can be reversed. The Federal Courts of Appeals can reverse decisions of federal district courts. That's it.Added: And the US Supreme Court can over-rule the decision of ANY inferior court.
What jurisdiction do the inferior courts?
The answer depends on the specific court you're referring to. In the Federal Judiciary, the US District Courts have original jurisdiction; US Courts of Appeals Circuit Courts have appellate jurisdiction. Both state and federal cases enter the system through a trial court, which is the court of original jurisdiction. Both systems also have intermediate appellate courts below the supreme court (or court of last resort).
What is is the Jurisdiction of supreme courts?
read the constitution
About 1 4 th of the supreme courts decisions concern appeals from?
About 1 4 th of the supreme courts decisions concern appeals from District Courts
Which type of inferior courts has jurisdiction over most federal cases?
No
Does the US Supreme Court create the inferior courts?
No. Article I, Section 8 and Article III of the Constitution authorizes Congress to create courts "inferior" to the US Supreme Court.
