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What court is concerned with appeals of decision in patent copyright and international trade cases?
the court of appeals for the federal circuit
Why can court decisions be appealed?
In brief, yes a court decision can be appealed. In some cases appeals have reached the Supreme Court level.
What is the appeal process for criminal cases in Washington State?
The next level of appeals for criminal cases prosecuted by the state would be the State Court of Appeals and after that, if you didn't like their decision, the State Supreme Court.
If the District Court of Appeals dismisses an appeal what does this mean?
That means the party who appealed is bound by the decision of the lower court unless an appeal to a higher court is possible.
What three decisions can the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts make about the cases before them?
UPHOLD the lower court's decision. REVERSE the lower court's decision. REMAND the lower court's decision back to it.
Who renders a decision in the Court of Appeals?
The court.
How might an appeals court respond to a lowers court decision?
It will affirm or reverse the decision.
If the Supreme Court decides not to hear a case what then becomes the final decision in that case?
The decision of the previous appeals court that heard the case is the final decision should the Supreme Court refuse to hear the case.
Where does court cases that have appealed go?
They go to an appeals court.
Does the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit have to follow a decision of the US Supreme Court concerning a federal issue?
Yes, if it doesn't want its decision to be overturned.Lower courts are expected to adhere to the doctrine of stare decisis, (Latin: let the decision stand) when deciding cases that have established precedent. This helps the judiciary apply the law fairly and consistently.Each case is unique, however, so each court that hears a particular matter may have a different interpretation as to which precedents are controlling and why. That is the type of case that often ends up in the Supreme Court for clarification.
What are State appeals courts responsible for?
For reviewing cases that they grant hearings and appeal rights to. They can affirm the decision of the lower court, they can overturn the decision of the lower court, or they can remand the case back to the lower court for further action or re-tial.
Who is an appallent?
appellant is one who appeals a court decision.
