A Petition for a Writ of Certiorari Is a Request

question 4

Multiple Choice

A petition for a writ of certiorari is a request by the losing party in the court of appeals for permission to file an appeal with the _____.

• A) trial court
• B) Court of Appeals
• C) arbitration panel appointed by the court
• D) U.S. Supreme Court
• E) magistrate's court

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