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they result in significant changes in the way laws are interpreted
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoA landmark decision is the outcome of a legal case (often thus referred to as a landmark case) that establishes a precedent that either substantially changes the interpretation of the law or that simply establishes new case law on a particular issue. Certain cases within this category are widely known in legal studies and may be reviewed by law students even if they have been overturned by later decisions.
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∙ 15y agoIt means that this particular case has never been ajudicated in the law prior to this time OR, it breaks new legal ground that has heretofore not been tested, and that from this time forth, it will always be referred to as the foundation of all further legal opinions regarding this subject.
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∙ 9y agoLandmark cases are cases that got such big publicity and world change because of the change. For example, Miranda was changed.
Miranda is your rights that which are read to you when you get arrested.
(a case in which the Supreme Court's decision greatly alters the interpretation of a law)
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∙ 11y agoAn important and very unique decision - a decision that is notable and often cited because it significantly changes, updates or effectively summarizes the law on a particular topic
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A case in which the supreme courts decision greatly alters the interpretation of a law
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Which US Supreme Court cases are easiest to research?
Some of the easiest US Supreme Court cases to research are landmark cases that have had a significant impact on American society. Examples include Brown v. Board of Education (1954) which ended racial segregation in public schools, Marbury v. Madison (1803) which established the principle of judicial review, and Roe v. Wade (1973) which legalized abortion. These cases have an abundance of resources and analysis available, making them relatively easy to research.
Can you file for child support after child is 18 years old even if you have never filed before?
In some cases yes. You should visit the family court immediately and ask about the rules in your state.In some cases yes. You should visit the family court immediately and ask about the rules in your state.In some cases yes. You should visit the family court immediately and ask about the rules in your state.In some cases yes. You should visit the family court immediately and ask about the rules in your state.
Why can court decisions be appealed?
In brief, yes a court decision can be appealed. In some cases appeals have reached the Supreme Court level.
What court heads Virginia judicial branch?
The VA Supreme court but some cases can still travel to the US Supreme Court.
How many cases has the supreme court granted to hear this year?
The supreme court generally allows 75-80 cases per year. Some years it may be less due to certain cases.
What kind of court tries members of the armed forces?
This is usually carried out by a "Military Tribunal", but may also be done by a senior officer, or in some cases, by a standard criminal or civil court. Many times it is simply called a "court martial", which means military court. This is where the term "court martial" comes from, as in "The soldier was court martialled,"
Why is the US District Court the busiest federal court?
US District Courts are the primary trial courts of the federal court system and are required to hear, or dispose of in some other way, all cases that come before them. Many cases are resolved at the District Court level; not all cases are appealed; some are not eligible for appeal. This leaves a smaller pool of cases for the Circuit Courts, and an even smaller pool for the US Supreme Court. The Supreme Court exercises full discretion over the cases they choose, while District Courts are mandated to consider all cases brought before them over which they have jurisdiction.
What are some Court cases dealing with race and the media?
The O.J. Simpson trial.
Can I reinstate my suspended license early?
That will depend on the court and the reason for suspension. In some cases, the court might grant an early reinstatement. In most cases the cost isn't worth the effort.
Does supreme court handle dead locked trials or cases that are long unsolved?
no, the primary role of the supreme court is to judge those cases that will have a large impact on the country and can then be used as a precedent for other cases, or have been appealed up through the court system up to that level. Long unsolved cases don't automatically go to the supreme court, there would have to be some reason for it to go there.
What court hears cased when a drug offence is less than a commercial amount but more than a indictable amount?
You were indicted, so it is a felony charge and will be held in State Circuit Court (called District Court, in some jurisdictions). If it was a Misdemeanor amount of drugs, an indictment would not have been necessary. Some jurisdictions conduct so-called "drug" courts - but they do not apply in felony cases.
What are some of the alternate courts called?
Tennis court, badminton court, royal court, court of assizes
