There are no witnesses or juries at either the Supreme Court OR the Courts Of Appeal. They hear only cases which have already been tried at the lower level of the judicial system and their rulings affect the decisions rendered at that level of the system.
In keeping with tradition, the US Supreme Court justices wear black robes over their street clothes.
The correct name is the Supreme Court of the United States, but most people refer to it as the US Supreme Court. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
The Supreme Court hears any cases that involve the interpretation of the Constitution.
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The US Supreme Court is the highest court in the US. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
The US Supreme Court disposed of 145 cases in 1978, hearing arguments in 141 of them.
At a deposition hearing, witnesses are questioned under oath by attorneys outside of court. The purpose is to gather information, establish facts, and obtain sworn testimony that can be used in court proceedings. The witness's statements are recorded and may be used as evidence during trial.
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In keeping with tradition, the US Supreme Court justices wear black robes over their street clothes.
After a deposition hearing, the witness's testimony is transcribed into a written record. Both parties can then use this transcript to prepare for trial or settlement negotiations. The information gathered during the deposition may also be used as evidence in court.
There is no such thing as a desposition hearing. If you are asking about a deposition, this is a time when the attorneys interview a witness, on the record, to get his/her testimony "nailed down" before trial. However, this is not a hearing and does not take place in court.
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The Supreme Court can not hear every type of case. Article III, section 2 of the Constitution lays out the scope of the Supreme Court's jurisdiction. You should be aware that the Supreme Court almost never asserts original jurisdiction, instead hearing nearly all cases (except disputes between different states) on appeal.
The Supreme Court hears an average 75 cases in a year
The US Supreme Court first convened in 1790, during George Washington's administration.