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Justice Stevens, who turned 90 on April 20, 2010, became an object of attention in 2009 when he hired only one law clerk for the 2010-2011 Term rather than the usual four, leading to speculation that he might retire in the near future. In early April 2010, Stevens announced he would step down when the Court rises for summer recess at the end of June.
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Can filing bankruptcy stop a supreme court lawsuit?
Some states call their trial courts supreme courts. In most states, the supreme court, like the federal Supreme Court, is the highest appellate court in the state. A bankruptcy may not stop a case on appeal to a state supreme court. But if it is a trial court, then bankruptcy can stop a case from going forward. Consult a local bankruptcy lawyer.
In the movie La Amistad why did the case had to go to the supreme court?
because they kept on changing the judge seeing that the case was never going to end it caught the attention of the supreme court.
When is the US Supreme Court going to stop the First Amendment?
The US Supreme Court is not going to "stop the First Amendment"; they lack authority to change the Constitution. Article V of the US Constitution explains the formal amendment process.
How many continuance can criminal get before going to trial?
You can only be tried once for a crime however if you think there was something that went wrong then you can appeal until your state's supreme court and then THE Supreme Court
How long do you have to go to school to become a lawyer to work for the supreme court justice?
The standard course is going to be three years. Clerking for the Supreme Court will require top notch grades in law school.
What would the first line of the heading be on a legal letter going to Supreme Court of BC Court of Appeal?
Court of Appeal Page 2 June 11, 2010
When a case goes immediately to the US Supreme Court what kind of jurisdiction is invoked?
When a case goes immediately to the US Supreme Court, the jurisdiction invoked is the Court's original jurisdiction. This means that the case is being brought directly to the Supreme Court without going through lower courts. Generally, the Supreme Court exercises its original jurisdiction in cases involving disputes between states, certain cases involving foreign ambassadors, and cases where a state is a party and the Court has granted permission to hear the case.
What group helped to stop the nomination of judge john j parker to the supreme court?
The NNACP group was the one that stopped Judge John J. Parker from going to supreme court. The NNACP group protested against it.
What are some aspects of the Supreme Court's structure and composition that the Constitution does not specify?
The Constitution does not specify a number of different things about the Supreme Court including:Qualifications Necessary to become a Supreme Court Judge or any Federal JudgeNumber of justices on the CourtDistinction between Chief Justice and Associate JusticesLength of Service or Term (it is implied to be a life term, but never made explicit)How to leave the Supreme CourtResponsibility for Circuit CourtsWhen the Court's Term begins and endsThe Proper Relationship with Lower Courts, i.e. that cases in the District Courts must go through the US Courts of Appeals / Circuit Courts before going to the Supreme CourtRequirement for a Writ of Certiorari (for a case to be heard)Judicial Reivew
How is justice kagan going to be impartial on ObamaCare when she helped write it?
She will no doubt recuse herself when/if those cases reach the Supreme Court.
In the movie separate but equal why was it so important that the supreme court vote unanimously?
In the move Separate but Equal it was very important that the Supreme Court vote was unanimous to support the change to society. The decision was going to bring about social change and the decision need to come from a united front.
Why were supreme court justices given tenure subject to good behavior by the framers of the constitution?
to avoid direct political pressure from the supreme court. they are also allowed to resign instead of going through the impeachment process...three judges have done this - mark delahay, george english, and sam kent
