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The US Supreme Court heard its first case, West v. Barnes, (1791), at the August Term in 1791, on August 2 and 3. The opinion was misplaced and is not contained in the official bound volumes of Supreme Court cases, United States Reports.
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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.
The Supreme Court's decision in the case of Marbury v. Madison is important because?
The US Supreme Court's ruling in the Marbury v. Madison case set the way in which the Court did not need to wait on the court system to bring a case before them and hear arguments. The Court was able to, and this remains to be true, that it can intervene on its own volition and decide on the constitutionality of government actions.
Why were precedents set by the supreme court with marshall as chief justice important-?
The Supreme Court said it was required to hear cases which involved constitutional questions, including the cases when a state or a state law is at the center of the case.
What was the US Supreme Court's decision in Cherokee Nation v Georgia?
The case of Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, (1831), involved a question of Supreme Court jurisdiction after the state of Georgia enacted a series of laws in 1828 that stripped Native Americans of their rights, in order to annex their land and force the Cherokee to leave the state.Fearing Georgia had the support of President Jackson, John Ross, Chief of the Cherokee Nation, led a delegation to Washington to plead for relief directly from Congress, bypassing the usual process of negotiating directly with the President. Although Ross found support in Congress, it was insufficient to overturn Georgia law.Ross then appealed directly to the US Supreme Court for an injunction against Georgia's laws. The Court determined it didn't have original jurisdiction over the matter because the Cherokee Nation was not a state but a "denominated domestic dependent nation." The injunction was denied, but the Court indicated it would be willing to review the matter on appeal from the lower courts.Case Citation:Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, 30 U.S. 1 (1831)
Why did the Marbury v Madison trial take place?
In the Judiciary Act of 1789, Congress had assigned the US Supreme Court responsibility for petitions of writs of mandamus (a judial order compelling an official to take, or refrain from taking, an action under his or her scope of responsibility), which meant the Court had to hear the case under original jurisdiction (as a trial court). That gave them less latitude for denying Marbury's application, since, by law, the Supreme Court would have been the point of entry into the federal judiciary, and Marbury had a legitimate grievance. Agreeing to hear the case also gave the Court an opportunity to declare Section 13 of the Judiciary Act unconstitutional, because Congress had overreached its authority by assigning the Court original jurisdiction over something not specifically prescribed by the Constitution. This validated the Court's right of judicial review (the ability to analyze laws in terms of adherence to the Constitution, and nullify legislation that doesn't conform), thus strengthening the Judicial branch and making it more equal to the other two branches of government.
When a case goes directly to the US Supreme Court it is called what?
If the US Supreme Court is the first to hear a case, the Court has original jurisdiction.
If the Supreme Court agrees to hear your case, will they issue a ruling?
Yes, if the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case, they will issue a ruling on it.
How does your case reach supreme court?
The Supreme Court gets to decide if they want to hear it. It has to go through the entire legal process first, though.
What happens after a case goes on the supreme cour's docket?
There are various steps that lead to a Supreme Court hearing. First of all, the case begins in the lower courts. If unhappy with the decision reached in this court, the case can be appealed before US Court of Appeals. If this doesn't go well, the defendant can request a rehearing or petition the Supreme Court. A petition of certiorari has to be filed, this will ask the Supreme Court to hear the case. At this point, the Court will either agree to hear the case, or reject it.
What is it called when the supreme court hears a case for the first time?
When the Supreme Court is the first court to hear a case (which is very rare) it is said to have "original jurisdiction." What I think you meant was, when the Supreme Court considers an issue it has not thought about before, it is called "a matter of first impression."
What are the three methods the supreme court uses when deciding a case?
The Supreme Court of the United States of America can choose to not hear a case. The Supreme Court can also send the case back to a lower court. Or, the US Supreme Court Judges can choose to proceed to hear the case and issue a ruling.
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.
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.
A type of jurisdiction that permits a court to hear any kind of case?
There is not a jurisdiction that allows a court to hear any type of case. Even the Supreme Court is limited in the types of cases they hear.
What happens when the supreme court refuses to hear an appeal for a case?
When the Supreme Court refuses to hear an appeal for a case, it means that they have denied the request for review. This denial does not establish any legal binding or precedent, and the decision of the lower court stands. The denial by the Supreme Court does not provide an explanation or indicate agreement with the lower court's decision.
Which court would most likely hear a case over interpretation of a state constitutio?
state Supreme Court
What has to happen for the Supreme Court to hear a case from a US District Court?
Generally, the US Supreme Court will hear a case from US District Court on direct or expedited appeal if:The case is of such national or constitutional importance it would clearly be appealed to and accepted by the Supreme Court anyway; orThe case involves legislation in which Congress specified appeals of District Court decisions must go directly to the Supreme Court (bypassing the Circuit Court).
