SOCL 4471 Chapter : Socl 4471 3-7-16
Document Summary
Systematically tries to apply law to a broad group of people. Low standard of review: decision will be varied or returned if problem is found. If x,y,z requirement is met: only on appeal, just a way to check previous court. Questions of fact: type of standard used when there are factual issues with a court case, varies depending on the source and the dispute. In cases a jury has been involved the standard is substantial evidence. Jury finds that a defendant was negligent in the commission of a crime, the appeals court will not reverse this finding unless it has no reasonable basis: highly deferential standard. De novo: questions of law are heard through de novo standard which means court acts as though its hearing this for the first time. If lower court heard a case on legal issue allow appeals court to substitute own judgement.
