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The majority of lower court cases consist of civil and criminal matters, including disputes over contracts, property, family law issues like divorce and custody, and criminal offenses ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. Civil cases often involve individuals or entities seeking compensation or resolution of grievances, while criminal cases involve the state prosecuting individuals accused of violating laws. These cases typically address more routine legal issues and are resolved through trials, hearings, or plea bargains. Lower courts serve as the first point of contact for most legal disputes in the judicial system.
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How do the vast majority of cases heard by the Supreme Court reach the court?
It will decide that the cases do not need to be heard. The Supreme Court only takes the cases that relate to the Constitution.
Most of the supreme courts cases come?
The Supreme Court of the United States was created in 1789. Most of the cases the court hears come from lower courts. Each year, the Supreme Court receives 7,000 or more requests to hear cases from lower courts.
Do appeal courts hear cases on appeal from lower court decisions?
Yes, appeals courts hear cases that are being appealed from lower court decisions. That's what they are for.
What court decides if cases heard by lower courts were tried appropriately?
The appellate court with jurisdiction over cases heard in the relevant trial court.
What is the lower court verdict for civil rights cases?
balony
If a case is dismissed by the supreme court does the lower court ruling stand?
Supreme Court does not dismiss cases. It will either affirm or reverse the lower court, or it will decline to grant the appeal.
How many supreme court judges does it to declare a law unconstitutional?
A majority of those voting. In the case of a tie, the lower court's ruling stands, so if the lower court said it *was* constitutional, then it still is, but if the lower court struck down the law, then a tie at the Supreme Court means the law gets struck down. Actual ties are very rare.
What kind of cases does Supreme Court Hears?
The Supreme Court hears three kinds of cases. Cases appealed from lower federal courts account for two-thirds of the cases they hear. They also hear cases appealed from state's supreme courts, and sometimes hear cases that have not been previously heard by a lower court, such as between one state's government and another.
What is a court that has only appellate jurisdiction able to do?
Hear cases that are on appeal from the lower, trial court.
How does a case that reaches the supreme court by certificate do so?
Used when a lower court is not clear about the procedure or rule of law that should apply in a case. The lower courts ask the Supreme Court to certify the answer to a specific question matter.
What happens when there is a tied decision by the us supreme court?
the lower court's decision stands unless there is a majority of the Supreme Court in favor of overturning it.
Where do the cases heard by the US court of appeals originate?
lower district courts
