Why Are Senior Judges Used in Appellate Cases

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why are senior judges used in appellate cases?

• A) Senior judges have the longest tenure on the appellate court, which helps ensure the trial is conducted properly.
• B) It helps give the appellate court's ruling more credibility and stature.
• C) to help reduce the appellate court system's overall workload
• D) to mentor the other judges on the appellate court
• E) because Article III of the Constitution requires it

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