The "Rule of Four" Is ____________________

question 16

Multiple Choice

The "Rule of Four" is ____________________.

• A) an early Sherlock Holmes story
• B) the minimum number of points that must be raised in a Supreme Court appellate brief
• C) the minimum number of cases that must be cited for stare decisis
• D) the minimum number of justices that must vote in favor of an appeal for a writ of certiorari to issue
• E) the minimum number of justices that can sit to hear an appeal

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Definitions:

Tax Liability

The total amount of tax that individuals, corporations, or other entities are legally obligated to pay to a taxing authority.

Misstate Information

To provide incorrect or misleading information, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Criminal Sanctions

Punishments or penalties imposed for violations of criminal laws, intended to deter illegal activities and punish offenders.

Punitive Fines

Financial penalties imposed by a court, not to compensate the plaintiff, but to punish the defendant and deter future misconduct.