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What does it mean for a higher court to uphold a lower courts decision?
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∙ 12y ago
That means a case heard in a trial court was appealed to an appellate court; the appellate court agreed with the lower court's decision, and determined the case was conducted properly. When this happens, the appellate court "affirms" the trial court decision, and that decision becomes final unless the case is carried to a higher appellate court that reverses the trial court's decision.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoA "higher court" is typically acting in an appellate capacity. The "lower court" is often the trial court. The trial court is charged with hearing evidence, making rulings on the admissibility of evidence, and applying the correct law to the facts. From that, a decision is reached on the merits of the case.
When an appellate (higher) court upholds the lower court's decision, it essentially means that it believes that the trial court applied the correct law and applied it correctly.
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∙ 10y agoWe call this "Certiorari". It's the ability for the higher courts to review, amend, and direct the lower courts to take a specific action requiring a case submitted to them. Typically, laymens call it an appeal.
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What kinds of rulings do appeals courts make?
The types of rulings are to uphold ,or keep the original decision made by the district court , reverse the district court's decision , or remand the case.
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).
Which court is HIGHER district or circuit?
In the Federal court system, the district courts are the "lowest" courts. Cases usually start in district court and are decided there. The circuit courts are courts of appeal. That means that you can appeal a district court's ruling to the circuit court (and then to the Supreme Court, if you still don't like the ruling). In that sense, the circuit courts are "higher" than the district courts.
What is the Supreme Courts main job?
The main job of the Supreme Court is to uphold the US Constitution. It is the highest court in the US and its job is to interpret the meaning of the law.
What does it mean for a Supreme Court decision to serve as a precedent?
other courts use the decision as a guideline when they rule on similar cases
What kinds of rulings do appeals courts make?
The types of rulings are to uphold ,or keep the original decision made by the district court , reverse the district court's decision , or remand the case.
What three decisions can the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts make about the cases before them?
UPHOLD the lower court's decision. REVERSE the lower court's decision. REMAND the lower court's decision back to it.
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 did DNA evidence become admissible in court?
In general, state and federal courts have increasingly accepted DNA evidence as admissible. The first state appellate court decision to uphold the admission of DNA evidence was in 1988 (Andrews v. Florida, 533 So. 2d 841 [Fla. App.]), and the first major federal court decision to uphold its admission occurred in Jakobetz. By the mid-1990s, most states' courts admitted DNA test results into evidence.
How does the Court enforce its decisions on lower courts?
It doesn't have to "enforce"its decision (that's not the court's job), when a higher court acts on the case that is the law. Everybody is supposed to obey the law. If not the police, FBI, other enforcement agencies or methods are in place to enforce the higher courts decision. However a large part of what lawyers do in all courts is cite previous court decisions of other courts at all levels to convince the judge in their case that they are interpreting the law correctly for the benefit of their client.
When will an appellate court overturn a trial court's decision?
Sometimes. An appellate court judge or panel can overturn a lower court judge's (or jury's) decision if there are legal grounds for doing so; they can also affirm, or uphold, the decision.In the federal court system, the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts have jurisdiction over cases heard in US District Courts, and have authority to overturn a decision.
What is the type of court that reviews the courts decision?
appelate court
Which court supervises all other courts?
There is no court that supervises all other courts. You may be confusing supervision with the lower courts' obligation to uphold precedents set by the US Supreme Court. The Supreme Court doesn't "supervise" them, however.
What are the three types of rulings appellate court may issue?
Uphold the original decision - Overturn the original decision - Remand the case back to the lower court.
Which court is HIGHER district or circuit?
In the Federal court system, the district courts are the "lowest" courts. Cases usually start in district court and are decided there. The circuit courts are courts of appeal. That means that you can appeal a district court's ruling to the circuit court (and then to the Supreme Court, if you still don't like the ruling). In that sense, the circuit courts are "higher" than the district courts.
In which Supreme Court decision did the court uphold the right for states to regulate railroads and grain elevators?
munn vs Illinois
Which court can repeal decisions made in federal district courts?
U.S. courts of appealThe actual answer to your question is none. No-one repeals decision of any courts. However, decisions of courts can be reversed. The Federal Courts of Appeals can reverse decisions of federal district courts. That's it.Added: And the US Supreme Court can over-rule the decision of ANY inferior court.
