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In brief, yes a court decision can be appealed. In some cases appeals have reached the Supreme Court level.

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Decisions by all three branches of government can be appealed to the US Supreme Court.


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Can decisions reached on a question of law by a state supreme court may be appealed to the US Supreme Court?

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A court case can only be appealed if?

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