A Petition for a Writ of Certiorari Is __________

question 14

Multiple Choice

A petition for a writ of certiorari is __________.

• A) the underlying principle of a case
• B) the process of finding out the facts of a case
• C) an oath administered to a witness requiring him to speak the truth
• D) a request by the losing party in the court of appeals for permission to file an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court
• E) a plea by the winning party in the court of appeals wherein the party agrees not to contest the charges against the defendant

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