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Under what conditions may a case be appealed from a state court to the Supreme Court?
A case may be appealed from a state court to the Supreme Court if it involves a federal question or if the state court's decision conflicts with federal law.
How does a case proceed form the trial courts to the supereme court?
The case is tried in a trial court - If the outcome is not satisfactory to one of the parties to the case, it may appealed to the Court of Appeals. The Appeals Court will review the case and IF THEY WISH TO ACCEPT IT for review, they will consider the case and render a decision on the question contained in the appeal. If that appeal is not satisfactory to one of the parties in the case, that ruling may be appealed, yet again, to the Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court chooses to accept the case, they, too, will hear the case and render a decision. The Supreme Court's decision is the final word and there is no higher appeal.
When a soldier appeals a court martial decision what federal appellate court of last resort may review that case?
The decision may be appealed from the US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces to the Supreme Court of the United States; however, unless the case involves a compelling federal question that has broad application throughout the military, it is unlikely to be granted certiorari.
When a case is finished in Common Pleas Court and either the prosecution or defense believes a procedural error has occurred the case may be appealed to the?
When a case is finished in Common Pleas Court and either the prosecution or defense believes a procedural error has occurred, the case may be appealed to the appropriate appellate court. This typically involves filing a notice of appeal and presenting arguments as to how the error affected the outcome of the case. The appellate court will review the record from the lower court and determine whether to uphold, reverse, or remand the case for further proceedings.
Where do court case that have been appealed go?
Court cases that have been appealed typically go to a higher court, often referred to as an appellate court or court of appeals. These courts review the lower court's decision for legal errors, focusing on the application of law rather than re-examining the facts of the case. If the appellate court finds significant errors, it may reverse or modify the lower court's decision, or it may send the case back for a new trial. In some instances, further appeals may be made to the Supreme Court.
Decisions of the US Tax Court may be appealed to who?
Decisions of the U.S. Tax Court may be appealed to the appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals, depending on the jurisdiction where the taxpayer resides or where the case was heard. The appeal must typically be filed within 90 days of the Tax Court's decision. The U.S. Supreme Court may also hear cases from the Court of Appeals, but this is at their discretion.
Who can review a case tried in a lower court if an appeal has been made?
The answer depends on whether the case was tried in the state or federal court system, but under both systems the case is appeal to an intermediate appellate court. In the federal judiciary, most cases are first appealed to the US Court of Appeals Circuit Court with jurisdiction over the trial court that originally heard the case. Under certain circumstances, a case may be appealed directly from a US District Court (trial court) to the US Supreme Court, but this is rare.
Can decisions reached on a question of law by a state supreme court may be appealed to the US Supreme Court?
Yes, sometimes. Certain US District Court decisions can be appealed to the US Supreme Court on direct or expedited appeal, if the case involves a statute in which Congress specified initial appeals go directly to the Supreme Court, or if the nature of the case is such that it is important and will undoubtedly be appealed all the way to the Supreme Court, anyway.The normal route for US District Court cases is an appeal to the US Court of Appeals Circuit Court over the District Court's Circuit, then petitioned to the US Supreme Court if a party is dissatisfied with the Circuit Court's decision.
Decisions of the U.S. Tax Court may be appealed to what?
the federal court of appeals
Which court could declare final word on constitutionality of Federal law?
The highest court in the United States is the United States Supreme Court. No case may be appealed beyond the Supreme Court's jurisdiction, and the court's decision is final.
How does a case reach the supreme court which is not under their original jurisdiction?
The Supreme Court ultimately has jurisdiction over EVERY case heard, provided the case involves a preserved question of federal or constitutional law. Also state law. A case reaches the Supreme Court through the appeal process. If a case originated in state court it's appealed from the court of original jurisdiction to a state appeals court, then that decision is appealed to the state Supreme Court, and from there to the U.S. Supreme Court. If it's a federal case it originates in Federal District Court, goes to the Circuit Court of Appeals, and from there to the Supremes. Occasionally, the court may agree to hear a case directly if it has national significance. Remember the Court's infamous role in the election of 2000.
How high in the court system can you go when you are appealing custody?
A custody case may be appealed as high as the state's supreme court. However that court reserves the right to hear cases. If not, the ruling of the next lowest appellate court will prevail.
