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When the supreme court decides an issue who are obligated to abide by the court's decision?
all courts in every country with a common law tradition
What is the decision the Supreme Court makes on an issue?
The Supreme Court of the United States decides the constitutionality (whether it follows the Constitution) of any law that is part of a case being reviewed under their appellate jurisdiction. The decision of the Supreme Court is final.
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.
When can US supreme court decisions be modified?
When the issue is again brought before the Supreme Court.
Can the US Supreme Court overrule a state supreme court's decision?
Yes, the US Supreme Court has the authority to overrule a state supreme court's decision if it involves a federal law or constitutional issue.
What type of writ is used to appeal a case to the US Supreme Court?
A writ is an order of the court requiring action from another court or individual.Most cases are appealed to the US Supreme Court by a petition for a writ of certiorari, which is a request that the justices accept review of the case and issue a writ of certiorari, or order to the lower courts to send all trial and appellate records to the Supreme Court.
When a lower court decision is appealed to the supreme court what will most likely happen?
Depends on the issue. The Supreme Court can send it back to the lower court, not hear it, or they can hear it.
What is the issue in the four important cases the Supreme Court is about to review?
Supreme Court will review cases from four states on the freedom to marry.
Can the Supreme Court issue a writ of mandamus in certain legal cases?
Yes, the Supreme Court can issue a writ of mandamus in certain legal cases to compel a lower court or government official to perform a specific duty.
What is the role of the Supreme Court in Canada?
The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest judicial body in Canada. It hears final appeals and decides on issues that are relevant to all Canadians. The government may also ask for a reference from the Supreme Court if it needs advice on a particular issue.
Did the US Supreme Court change the law on legal immigrants and deportation?
No. This issue will probably work its way up to the Supreme Court, but hasn't yet.
Can an appellate court's decision be appealed?
Yes, it can be appealed. All the way to the US Supreme Court if one has the means by which to pay all those hefty fees. Lawyers, court costs, food and lodging, etc.AnswerThe US Supreme Court and some state supreme courts only take cases by Writ of Certiori, or only those cases which they choose to accept. The US Supreme Court can only hear about 1% of the cases which request a hearing every year, so only those cases which present a novel or important area of unsettled law can be heard.Additionally, federal appellate courts can only hear your appeal if a matter of federal law is at issue. If your state's court of appeals has ruled on the issue, and the state's supreme court declines to hear it, and there is no issue of federal law, it's quite common that your case ends there, and there is no further appeal available.
