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Appellate Jurisdiction Clause

In all the other Cases before mentioned, the supreme Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction, both as to Law and Fact, with such Exceptions, and under such Regulations as the Congress shall make. read more

Inferior Courts

They gathered only briefly twice each year to try matters within the Supreme Court’s scant origi-nal jurisdiction and to hear a few appellate cases. However, Supreme Court review was not avail ... read more

California church's challenge of COVID-19 restrictions tossed by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court panel has upheld a lower court decision rejecting a lawsuit by a California church suing a county for the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic ... read more

IRS Appeals forms new resolution office

The IRS has long offered alternative dispute resolution, but says use has declined in recent years, and it hopes to make it more attractive and accessible. read more

Landmines In Bankruptcy Appellate Practice, Part III

It shows a “clear expectation that courts will exercise jurisdiction over a covered authorization,” but merely protects “certain good-faith purchasers or lessees … when an appellate court ... read more

Judges in the Classroom Lesson Plan

Explain that the five state courts include the Washington State Supreme Court, the Washington State Court of Appeals, superior courts, district courts, and municipal courts. Explain the derivation of ... read more

Key Principles Governing Section 153A Jurisdiction & Assessment Procedures

Jurisdiction under Section 153A: The Tribunal emphasized that in cases of search or requisition, the AO assumes jurisdiction for block assessment under Section 153A of the Act. Abatement of Pending ... read more

Appeals Court Asked to Decide Jurisdiction in Fatal Shooting at Work

However, the trial court dismissed the case, reasoning that the workers' compensation board has exclusive jurisdiction over the matter. Now, the mother appeals, arguing that even if the worker's ... read more

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Informally referred to as the High Court or by the acronym SCOTUS, it has ultimate (but largely discretionary) appellate jurisdiction over all state and federal courts, and original jurisdiction ... read more

Appeals court rejects use of 86-year-old SCOTUS decision to challenge DUI conviction

Rejecting a creative argument from a man convicted of driving under the influence, Colorado's second-highest court on Thursday concluded a line from an 86-year-old U.S. Supreme Court decision did not ... read more