When an Appeal Is Filed with the U

question 33

Multiple Choice

When an appeal is filed with the U.S.Supreme Court,the Supreme Court:

• A) must hear the case if the validity of a federal statute is in question.
• B) must hear the case if two or more U. S. courts of appeals have decided the legal issue differently.
• C) generally has discretion as to which cases it hears.
• D) must hear all cases.

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Definitions:

Discharged

Released from an obligation, duty, or debt; often used in legal and financial contexts to indicate full payment or completion.

Chapter 13

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Repayment Plan

An agreement between a borrower and lender outlining the terms for paying back borrowed money, often used to manage debt more effectively.

Court Approval

The formal acceptance or sanction of a legal action, agreement, or condition by a judge or court authority.