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Yes. An example would be Supreme Court decisions regarding the eighth amendment's prohibition of inflicting "cruel and unusual punishments". [The Supreme Court has overturned quite a few precedents set in earlier cases, not just on Eighth Amendment grounds.]
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If your question is whether the US Supreme Court ever reverses its decision in a particular case the Court has already heard, the answer is yes, but only a few times in history.
In all cases, the losing party has 25 days to file a petition to the US Supreme Court for a rehearing of the case. Most petitions for rehearing are denied, but if the Court grants the motion, the case will be docketed for reargument.
The most common reason for granting a rehearing appears to be instances where the lower court decision was affirmed by an equally divided court (tie vote) due to the absence of one of the nine Supreme Court justices. If the Court believes the issue raised is of sufficient importance, they will grant a rehearing, vacate their first, default, decision and reconsider the case with all justices present. Under most circumstances, the Court has reaffirmed the decision, allowing the case to set precedent.
On a few occasions, the Court resolved a previous tie vote by reversing the lower court.
- Indian Towing Co., Inc. v. US, 350 US 61 (1955) Originally affirmed by an equally divided court, vacated, lower court decision reversed, case remanded on rehearing.
- Haliburton Oil Well Cementing Co. v. Walker, 329 US 1 (1946) Originally affirmed by an equally divided court, vacated, lower court decision reversed on rehearing.
- Toucey v. New York Life Insurance Co., 314 US 118 (1941) Originally affirmed by an equally divided court, vacated, lower court decision reversed on rehearing.
Cases have occasionally been reheard and their original decision reversed due to the Court's error.
- City of New York, 147 US 72 (1893) Decision reversed because the wrong rules for supervision of city inspectors had been applied.
- City of New Orleans v. Warner, 176 US 385 (1899) Court overlooked the fact that a bill for services had been present to the Respondent.
- Whitney v. California, 274 US 357 (1927) Originally dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because the lower court records demonstrating the case contained a preserved federal question had been overlooked.
A few cases have been reversed due to new evidence being presented, changes to Federal Laws, or a convincing argument being made against the first decision.
- Alderman v. US, 394 US 165 (1969) Previous decision vacated and case remanded to the US District Court for the District of Colorado for disposition.
- Bakery Drivers Local v. Wohl, 315 US 769 (1942) Originally affirmed a judgment sustaining an injunction, reversed on reconsideration.
- Brenham v. German American Bank, 144 US 549 (1892) Previous decision vacated and case remanded to lower court.
The Court has also reversed its decision to deny certiorari for various reasons, although these cases would be categorized differently because the justices' decision on the merits wasn't reargued.
- Forgett v. US, 390 US 203 (1968) Certiorari initially denied, then granted on rehearing.
- Black v. US, 385 US 26 (1966) Certiorari initially denied, then granted on rehearing.
- US v. Ohio Power Co., 353 US 98 (1957) Certiorari initially denied, then granted on rehearing.
The Court also agreed to rehear two cases under original jurisdiction (disputes between the states) and modified (but did not reverse) their original judgment.
- Wyoming v. Colorado, 259 US 419 (1922) Revised determination about how much water Colorado could divert from the Colorado River.
- Arizona v. California, 530 US 392 (2000) Water apportionment from the Colorado River, case initiated in 1952 and thereafter modified in 1955, 1964, 1979, and 1984.
A search of the Justia Supreme Court database indicates the last time the Supreme Court agreed to reconsider a case under its appellate jurisdiction was 1969; the most recent case reconsidered under original jurisdiction was in 2000.
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How can Supreme Court decisions be overturned and what is the process for doing so?
Supreme Court decisions can be overturned through a process called judicial review. This typically involves a new case being brought before the Supreme Court that challenges the previous decision. If the Court decides to hear the case and rules differently, the previous decision can be overturned. This process allows for the Court to adapt to changing societal norms and legal interpretations.
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.
How did the Supreme Court rule in the Miranda decision?
The supreme's court overturned Miranda conviction in a 5 to 4 decision.
Can the decision made by the supreme court be appealed or overturned?
NO!
Can a Supreme Court ruling be overturned?
Yes, a Supreme Court ruling can be overturned through a subsequent Supreme Court decision or through a constitutional amendment passed by Congress and ratified by the states.
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.
How can Supreme Court decisions be overturned and what is the process for challenging and reversing a ruling made by the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court decisions can be overturned through a process called judicial review. This typically involves a new case being brought before the Supreme Court that challenges the previous ruling. The Court can then choose to reconsider its decision and potentially reverse it. Additionally, Congress has the power to pass legislation that can effectively overturn a Supreme Court decision.
Can Congress overturn a Supreme Court decision?
No, Congress cannot overturn a Supreme Court decision. The Supreme Court's rulings are final and cannot be overturned by any other branch of government.
Are the supreme court decions only overturned by the president?
The president does not have any power over the decisions of the Supreme Court. Only the Supreme Court itself can overturn a supreme court decision.
How can a Supreme Court ruling be overturned?
A Supreme Court ruling can be overturned through a process called judicial review, where a new case is brought before the Court that challenges the previous ruling. If the Court decides to hear the case and issues a new ruling that contradicts the previous one, the original ruling can be overturned. Additionally, a constitutional amendment or legislation passed by Congress can also overturn a Supreme Court ruling.
What supreme court decision overturned efforts to limit the spread of slavery?
dred scott
How can the decisions of the Supreme Court be overturned?
The decisions of the Supreme Court can be overturned through a few ways, such as passing a constitutional amendment, the Court itself reversing its own decision, or Congress passing a new law that contradicts the Court's ruling.
