Decisions of Highest State Courts Are Final Unless a Question

question 71

True/False

Decisions of highest state courts are final unless a question of law is involved that is appealable to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Definitions:

Appeal by Right

Appeal by right is a legal provision that allows a party to appeal a court decision to a higher court without needing special permission, based on statutory rights.

Discovery Stage

A pre-trial phase in a lawsuit where each party can obtain evidence from the other parties by means of discovery devices such as interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and depositions.

Peremptory Challenge Stage

A phase during jury selection in a trial where attorneys can reject a certain number of potential jurors without stating a reason.

Special Verdict Stage

A phase in a trial where the jury is asked to make findings on specific factual questions before reaching a verdict.