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Yes, US Supreme Court decisions are binding on bothfederal and state courts except in cases where the ruling involves an amendment or clause of an amendment not incorporated (legally applied) to the states. For example, decisions regarding the Third Amendment currently only apply to states in the Second Circuit; decisions regarding the Seventh Amendment, Grand Jury indictments, and excessive bail or fines currently apply only to the federal government.
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Can you appeal the supreme court of Canada?
You can appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada from a lower court, but you cannot appeal a decision made by the Supreme Court
Is k2 spice legal in Indiana?
No. In October 2015, the Indiana Supreme Court upheld Indiana's Synthetic Drug Law. K2 is a synthetic drug.
In the movie separate but equal why was it so important that the supreme court vote unanimously?
In the move Separate but Equal it was very important that the Supreme Court vote was unanimous to support the change to society. The decision was going to bring about social change and the decision need to come from a united front.
Do the people on judge judy have to abide by her decision?
Yes, they do. To bring a case into Judge Judy's court, you must sign a contract which is legal and binding.
Where was the dred Scott case tried?
It was taken all the way to the Supreme Court, where the Chief Justice issued the controversial decision.
What is a decision made by a higher court such as a US Court of Appeals Circuit Court or the US Supreme Court that is binding on all federal courts?
A decision made by a higher court sets a binding precedent for the inferior court(s).
When was Supreme Court of Indiana created?
Supreme Court of Indiana was created in 1816.
Is a Supreme Court decision permanent?
In most cases a Supreme Court decision is permanent. The current Supreme Court can change the decision of a previous Supreme Court.
Is a US District Court decision binding on the Virginia Court of Appeals?
Technically no, because all states have autonomous jurisdiction. A US District Court decision is persuasive authority over a state court. A US District Court is a federal court, not a state court. A state supreme court decision however, is binding authority on a state appeals court level, and a trial court decision in that state would still be persuasive because its from a lower court. The decision from the Virginia Court of Appeals, however, becomes a binding authority over the state court.
Are Texas trial courts decisions binding on the Texas Supreme Court?
No. The decisions of the Texas Supreme Court are binding on trial courts in Texas. That is why it is called the Supreme Court.
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.
After state supreme court what is next?
That depends on the case. Often, the state supreme court is the end of the road for a case, making the decision of the state supreme court final and binding. Sometimes cases involved federal questions (issues arising under the US Constitution or federal law) that allow them to be appealed to the US Supreme Court. If the US Supreme Court hears such a case, it may affirm or overturn the state supreme court decision.
What factors can overturn a Supreme Court decision?
A Supreme Court decision can be overturned by a constitutional amendment, a new Supreme Court decision, or a change in the composition of the Court.
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.
What affect does the supreme court's refusal to issue a writ of certiorari have on lower court's decisions?
The lower court decision from the highest court that reviewed the case becomes final and legally binding.
Are state Supreme Court decisions binding?
All court decisions are binding unless overturned by a higher court.
Are superior court decisions binding on the supreme court of California?
No
