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Who can overrule a judge in a court of law?
In the United States, higher courts, such as appellate courts or the Supreme Court, have the authority to overrule a judge in a court of law.
What are the courts of law?
The courts of law are forums established by the Constitution to settle disputes. A judge or jury decides the facts of the case and the judge also governs the procedure according to the law.
What powers does a judge have regarding bankruptcies?
Bankruptcy Courts have a huge amount of power given to them by the Bankruptcy laws. The Judge applies these powers as needed to resolve the case. Especially if there are murky areas, he may sometimes need to interpret the laws. He does not make the law, and where the law is clearly written, there can be little dispute. If you do not feel his interpretation is correct, you can appeal to another Judge/Court for them to decide it.
Why do we refer to a judge as "Your Honor"?
The title "Your Honor" is used to show respect and acknowledge the authority and impartiality of a judge in a court of law.
All citizens are treated fairly in our courts of law?
Well, courts are not supposed to discriminate. If you want to accuse a judge of discriminating, you should show a clear-cut example of when the judge was unfairly biased against a witness, plaintiff, or defendant.
Can a state exist without constitution?
A Judge Barry Baskin, from Contra Costa County, California stated that, "You have no constitutional Rights!"- Yes, a judge of a state can in fact take away your constitutional rights, and with that do anything personal against you. The family courts do not follow the law, as such in most courts, there is another rules by which they play, self-preservation.
How do courts make the law?
Technically, the courts do not make laws (in the United States), although they do establish something called common law when ever a judge publishes a decision. Every time a judge publishes an opinion he or she is setting a precedent that other judges within the same jurisdiction will be expected to follow (though there is no requirement that is be followed unless a higher court has established a ruling and even then, on occasion, the lower courts will still present a different ruling) but the actual creation of law is left to legislative bodies of the various states and Congress.
Does a judge follow a precedent or a statute law first?
Trial courts are required to follow the law as it is. In the US, the law is "ranked" as follows: Constitution Statute Case law Regulations Additionally, federal law "trumps" state law. So, if a court is faced with a statute and a case that are in conflict, the court must follow the statute. This is one of the ways that congress "checks" courts. If the courts make a ruling on an issue, but congress does not like the precedent, congress can enact a statute that changes the law.
What is the process whereby the supreme court can judge the constitutionality of a law is known as?
The judicial review is the process whereby the Supreme Court can judge the constitutionality of a given law. During the process, the law is usually allowed to take its course.
How do you address a letter to a retired judge who is now working at a law firm?
You can address the letter with "Judge [Last Name]" followed by their new professional title at the law firm. For example: "Judge Smith, Esq." Be sure to include their firm's name and address in the letterhead as well.
What is the job of appeals courts?
An Appeals court is a place where a person goes when they do not agree with the sentence they were given for a crime. The dispute will go to an appeals court and be heard by a different judge.
What type of license is needed to become a judge?
A judge is either an elected or appointed position. The only requirement is that you are a member of the Bar. But, there exceptions for administrative courts. To pass the Bar, you have to take a test and be a law school graduate. And, law schools take any major. In other words, any major will allow you to be a judge.
