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In order to have an appeal heard by the Supreme Court, a person must file a "petition for a writ of certiorari," asking the Court to review a case and issue an order, called a writ of certiorari, to the the lower (usually) appellate court requesting the relevant files and transcripts be sent to the Supreme Court.
Most appeals originate in the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts; however, the justices also hear some cases on direct appeal from US District Courts and US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, as well as from State supreme courts (or their equivalent). In the event a State supreme court rejects an appeal, the justices may consider a petition directly from an intermediate state appellate court.
Origin of US Supreme Court Cases
- US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts
- State Supreme Courts (or their equivalent)
- US District Courts (under special circumstances, only)
- US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
- US Court of International Trade
- US Court of Federal Claims
- Intermediate State appellate courts (if the State Supreme Court rejects the appeal)
What else can I help you with?
Why can court decisions be appealed?
In brief, yes a court decision can be appealed. In some cases appeals have reached the Supreme Court level.
Can the decision made by the supreme court be appealed or overturned?
NO!
Is a decision given by a court binding on an inferior court?
The decision of the court is ALWAYS binding on everyone, unless it is appealed to a higher court which may overturn the decision.
Can a motion to quash be appealed by the da?
Yes, a motion to quash can be appealed by the district attorney if it is granted by the court. The district attorney can appeal the decision to a higher court to seek a reversal of the decision to quash.
Why can court discision be appealed?
A court decision can be appealed because the court or the attorneys could have made a mistake in the representation of the defendant or in the presentation of the case. Because court cases are tried by humans who make mistakes, they can be appealed.
Why can court decisions be appealed?
Court decisions can be appealed because the legal system allows for a review of the decision by a higher court to ensure that the law was applied correctly and fairly.
If the supreme court does not rule on an appeal case what is the result?
The decision then remains what it was when appealed to the Supreme Court.
The official decision of the Supreme Court is known as what?
The official decision of the Supreme Court is known as an opinion. Rulings by the US Supreme Court cannot be appealed by a higher court.
Can court decisions be appealed?
Many can- IF you have grounds for an appeal. Having grounds for an appeal does NOT mean that you just did not like the decision, but that the court made an error. The decision of a few courts, like the US Supreme Court, cannot be appealed. They are the final word.
Where can an agencies final decision be appealed to?
typically a federal circuit court of appeals
Under what conditions may a case be appealed from a state court to the Supreme Court?
A case may be appealed from a state court to the Supreme Court if it involves a federal question or if the state court's decision conflicts with federal law.
Can a Supreme Court decision be appealed?
The Supreme Court's ruling is final and cannot be appealed. The United States Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and eight associate justices.
