The Appellate Court's Decision in a Case Is Final If

question 3

Multiple Choice

The appellate court's decision in a case is final if:

• A) the case involves a federal question.
• B) the defendant is charged with contempt of court.
• C) a panel of experts reviews the transcript of the trial court's proceedings in the case.
• D) a panel of ten jurors unanimously agrees with the ruling.
• E) the high court declines to review the case.

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