The number of cases accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court varies each term. Typically, the Court receives thousands of petitions for review but only hears about 70 to 80 cases each year. The exact number can fluctuate based on the Court's priorities and the specific legal issues presented. For the most accurate and current statistics, it's best to refer to the Supreme Court's official website or annual reports.
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The Supreme Court alone decides which cases, and how many they will hear.
The Supreme Court alone decides which cases, and how many they will hear.
The Supreme Court hears an average 75 cases in a year
The US Supreme Court disposed of 145 cases in 1978, hearing arguments in 141 of them.
There are many cases. There's not only one supreme court case but there are many of them.
The Supreme Court accepts approximately 1-2% of the cases it receives on appeal. The Court may grant certiorari to 9-18 out of 900 cases.
The US Supreme Court has heard more than 30,000 cases since its inception in 1789 (no cases were heard for the first few years).
The supreme court generally allows 75-80 cases per year. Some years it may be less due to certain cases.
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None. It is not the purpose of the courts to solve cases.
Cases that ask questions that are important to many people.