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The Supreme Court Justices' law clerks, who are law school graduates and licensed attorneys, typically read the cases first and summarize them for the justices, who then discuss and vote whether to hear them during case conferences.
Many of the cases are summarily rejected for lack of federal question, being filed out of time, and other problems that make them unsuitable for appeal.
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What type of people are tried by the US Supreme Court and how does the Supreme Court accept such cases?
The Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the United States. It does not try cases, in the standard sense of the word, but only reviews lower court decisions. Usually, cases heard by the Supreme Court involve issues of Constitutional law or federal legislation.
Is the us supreme court a trial court?
Not really, although there are a few exceptions. The US Supreme Court hears most cases under its appellate (appeals) jurisdiction; however, the Constitution grants the Court original (trial) jurisdiction over disputes between the states and cases involving ambassadors and other foreign dignitaries (the latter are currently tried in US District Court), so there is a limited class of cases that may be "tried" in the Supreme Court. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court is not considered a "federal trial court."
What case would be tried immediately in the us supreme court?
According to the Constitution, the supreme court has original jurisdiction in cases involving ambassadors and other diplomats and cases between two or more states.
What kinds of cases that could be tried in the supreame court?
The US Supreme Court is not required to take any case. In general, they hear those that present Constitutional issues.
Do all cases involving federal laws tried in the supreme court?
No. There is an entire court system. Minor court issues are resolved in minor courts. If there is a controversy then it is moved up the line of courts, eventually reaching the state supreme court if there are enough controversies. If there is a challenge to the state supreme court's final decision, than it MAY be moved to the Supreme Court of the United States.
What is a term for a list of cases to be tried?
A Court Docket is a term for a list of cases to be tried.
What cases are tried in federal court and how do they differ from cases tried in state court?
Cases involving federal laws, the U.S. Constitution, or disputes between states are tried in federal court. Federal court cases differ from state court cases in that they involve federal laws and are heard by judges appointed by the President, while state court cases involve state laws and are heard by judges appointed by state governments.
What is the system of the supreme court of appeal?
Their job - is to review cases that have already been tried. This is often done at the request of the defendant - who wants to present new evidence.
Why is there no jury or witness during a hearing at the Supreme Court?
There are no witnesses or juries at either the Supreme Court OR the Courts Of Appeal. They hear only cases which have already been tried at the lower level of the judicial system and their rulings affect the decisions rendered at that level of the system.
Which court would someone accused wilful murder be tried?
supreme/county court
What is the name for courts that review cases that have already been heard by the lower courts?
Appellate CourtsBoth the state and federal court systems have appellate courts that review cases that were originally tried in a lower court. Examples of federal appellate courts are the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts and the Supreme Court of the United States.
What are the exclusive powers original jurisdiction of the supreme supreme court?
In all cases in which a State shall be a party.The have original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors and other foreign dignitaries, but not exclusive original jurisdiction. Those case are currently tried by the US District Courts.The Supreme Court also has the power of judicial review, which is to dclare a law or act of Congress or the President to be unconsitutional.
