Appealing To Supreme Court

Summary

Cases from state courts can be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court if they involve federal questions, such as issues related to the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, or treaties. However, decisions made in one federal district court, like the Southern District of New York, are not binding on another district court, such as the Northern District of New York. Each district court operates independently, and their decisions do not have precedential authority over other districts.

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**** true or false
True. Cases from the highest courts in a state can be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court if they involve a federal question. This means the case must raise issues regarding the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, or treaties.
A case decided in Southern District of New York is binding in the Northern District of New York. true or false
False. A decision made in the Southern District of New York is not binding in the Northern District of New York. Decisions from one federal district court are not binding on other district courts, even within the same state.