The Status Of The Court Flashcards
1
Q
Case law has to be evaluated based on status of
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Court that rendered the decision
2
Q
Status refers to precedent value the case holds over
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Other courts
3
Q
Decision rendered by trial judge in a specific trial court may be on national news but
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Not binding anywhere other than parties in that case
4
Q
If that decision appealed to NC Supreme Court and decision rendered
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Becomes law of NC
5
Q
Once law of NC, it is binding upon all litigants in the
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NC state court system
6
Q
A decision by U.S. Supreme Court is binding upon
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Entire nation
7
Q
If case appealed to court and that court renders a decision, then decision is binding upon (law)
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Any citizen in that jurisdiction
8
Q
Typically when a conflict exists between the circuits
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U.S. Supreme Court decides how to resolve
