A Petition for a _____ Is a Request by the Losing

question 29

Multiple Choice

A petition for a _____ is a request by the losing party in the court of appeals for permission to file an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.

• A) writ of certiorari
• B) writ of mandamus
• C) writ of assistance
• D) writ of habeas corpus
• E) writ of possession

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