You Are an Attorney Advising a Client on a Case

question 25

Multiple Choice

You are an attorney advising a client on a case that she has appealed to the Supreme Court.What should you tell your client to expect with respect to the appeals process?

• A)Be prepared for your appeal to be denied.
• B)Be prepared for the Court to issue a mixed opinion,agreeing with some but not all of your claims.
• C)Be prepared to take this appeal to a higher level if it denied by the Court.
• D)Be prepared to wait at least a year before the Court issues a ruling.

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Definitions:

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