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In the Supreme Court, the written decision and legal reasoning for a case is called an Opinion.
A majority opinion is the legal document that explains the legal reasoning behind a Supreme Court decision.
A majority opinion is the legal document that explains the legal reasoning behind a Supreme Court decision.
The opinion is the Supreme Court's decision on a case, usually accompanied by a written explanation that includes the reasoning and legal precedents used.
Does the supreme court have the power to invalidate an act of congress because it violates the constitution.
In most cases a Supreme Court decision is permanent. The current Supreme Court can change the decision of a previous Supreme Court.
a per curiam opinion
The majority decision in a case before the Supreme Court is called the "opinion of the Court." The opinion is preceded by a Syllabus that summarizes the case and opinion; the full opinion elaborates on the Court's reasoning and case law cited as precedents.For more information on US Supreme Court opinions, see Related Questions, below.
The official decision of the Supreme Court is known as an opinion. Rulings by the US Supreme Court cannot be appealed by a higher court.
supreme court's decision is the fynal decision. supreme court can ineterpret the law. supreme court hav a right to punish the personif he/she breaks the law.
That depends on the case. Often, the state supreme court is the end of the road for a case, making the decision of the state supreme court final and binding. Sometimes cases involved federal questions (issues arising under the US Constitution or federal law) that allow them to be appealed to the US Supreme Court. If the US Supreme Court hears such a case, it may affirm or overturn the state supreme court decision.
By opinions that state the facts, present the issues, announce the decision, and explain the reasoning of the Court.