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Lau v. Nichols, 414 US 563 (1974)
Lau was was a unanimous (9-0) decision of the Burger Court; Senior Associate Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court.
Chief Justice
Warren E. Burger
Associate Justices
William O. Douglas
William J. Brennan, Jr.
Potter Stewart
Byron White
Thurgood Marshall
Harry Blackmun
Lewis Powell, Jr.
William Rehnquist
Opinions
Majority: Justice Douglas, joined by Justices Brennan, Marshall, Powell and Rehnquist
Concurring: Justice Stewart, joined by Chief Justice Burger and Justice Blackmun
Concurring: Justice White
Concurring: Justice Blackmun, joined by Chief Justice Burger
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How is a court case added to the supreme court's docket?
the court will accept a case if for of the nine Justices agree to do so
What do the US Supreme Court justices wear while hearing a case?
In keeping with tradition, the US Supreme Court justices wear black robes over their street clothes.
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What is the rule of four in the supreme court?
The Rule of Four has nothing to do with arguing before the US Supreme Court. It refers to the number of US Supreme Court justices who must agree to hear a case before the case can be accepted on appeal. If four justices sign off on a petition for writ of certiorari (request for review), the case will be added to the Court's docket. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
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How many Supreme Court justices are typically required to reach a decision in a case?
A majority of the nine Supreme Court justices, which means at least five justices, are typically required to reach a decision in a case.
How is a court case added to the supreme court's docket?
the court will accept a case if for of the nine Justices agree to do so
How is a court case added to the supreme court docket?
the court will accept a case if for of the nine Justices agree to do so
How many justices will have to agree before the Court will accept a case?
The US Supreme Court determines whether to hear a case according to the Rule of Four. If at least four of the nine Justices of the Supreme Court agree, they will grant certiorari and hear the case.
What do the US Supreme Court justices wear while hearing a case?
In keeping with tradition, the US Supreme Court justices wear black robes over their street clothes.
How many US Supreme Court justices must agree to hear an appeal?
The US Supreme Court determines whether to hear a case according to the Rule of Four. If at least four of the nine Justices of the Supreme Court agree, they will grant certiorari and hear the case.
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The justices of the US Supreme Court vote on each case that is brought before them. The decision of the court is whatever a majority of the justices agree on. Each justice has an equal say in the decision.
What is the Rule of Four in the US Supreme Court?
The Rule of Four means four of the nine justices must agree to hear a case in order for it to be accepted on appeal. If four or more justices think the case is worth the Court's time, then the Supreme Court will issue a writ of certiorari to the lower court ordering them to send the case files to the Supreme Court, and the case will be placed on the docket.
What influences Justices when they decide a case and give their answer?
US Supreme Court Justices should only compare the case in the light of the US Constitution.
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What is on trial in a Supreme Court case?
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