The Louisiana purchase, which bought all the territory from Mississippi to the Rockies from France for $15 million was agreed on by all parties. The supreme court, senate and the President were all behind it.
It went to the us district court for the eastern district of Louisiana on December 3, 1997 and was appealed to the Supreme Court in that Same year. The decision was made on March 4,1998
It composed of seven justices. For more information, see Related Links, below.
The Rule of Four means four of the nine justices must agree to hear a case in order for it to be accepted on appeal. If four or more justices think the case is worth the Court's time, then the Supreme Court will issue a writ of certiorari to the lower court ordering them to send the case files to the Supreme Court, and the case will be placed on the docket.
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The Supreme Court was established in September 1789.
Louisiana Supreme Court was created in 1813.
As of May 2014, the Louisiana supreme court has not yet ruled on the constitutionality of Louisiana's ban on same-sex marriage.
The address of the Supreme Court Of Louisiana Historical Society is: 400 Royal Street 2Nd Fl, New Orleans, LA 70130-8145
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The US Supreme Court determines whether to hear a case according to the Rule of Four. If at least four of the nine Justices of the Supreme Court agree, they will grant certiorari and hear the case.
Bill Haslam
No, i don't.
the court will accept a case if for of the nine Justices agree to do so
the court will accept a case if for of the nine Justices agree to do so
The justices of the US Supreme Court vote on each case that is brought before them. The decision of the court is whatever a majority of the justices agree on. Each justice has an equal say in the decision.
The US Supreme Court determines whether to hear a case according to the Rule of Four. If at least four of the nine Justices of the Supreme Court agree, they will grant certiorari and hear the case.
US Supreme Court cases are initiated when a minimum of four justices agree to grant a petition for writ of certiorari.