BUSAD 120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Federal-Question Jurisdiction, Certiorari, International Trade
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All cases normally heard by all 9 justices. 9 judges have virtually the final say in anything. They are chosen by the president, confirmed by the senate, and serve for life. You get here by asking, but most cases never get there. Supreme court selections act of 1988 - gives supreme court right to set jurisdiction other than constitutional jurisdiction. Gives supreme court virtually total discretion over which cases it will accept. Petition for writ of certiorari - request that court will allow appeal. Usually 100-150 cases per year get to the court. State court decided a substantial federal question. State court is in conflict with current supreme court trend. Court rules on issue not previously decided by the supreme court. Keep in mind - supreme does not have to hear cases except. Definition - power of a court to hear and decide certain types of cases.
