Which of the following cases would the Court most likely grant a writ of certiorari? A. A case from the 13th circuit court in which the lower appellate court misapplied a maritime law. B. A case from an international tribunal in which the defendant, who was accused of terrorism in Malaysia, is of both American and Canadian citizenship. C. A case sent directly up from a district court in which the defendant, who was accused of murder, charges that the district court judge did not properly instruct the jury. D. A case involving an Indiana politician who violated Indiana law while in office.

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Mila Cooley

1 May, 00:43

Which of the following cases would the Court most likely grant a writ of certiorari? A. A case from the 13th circuit court in which the lower appellate court misapplied a maritime law. B. A case from an international tribunal in which the defendant, who was accused of terrorism in Malaysia, is of both American and Canadian citizenship. C. A case sent directly up from a district court in which the defendant, who was accused of murder, charges that the district court judge did not properly instruct the jury. D. A case involving an Indiana politician who violated Indiana law while in office.

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Dominique Owens · Answer 1

It would be "A. A case from the 13th circuit court in which the lower appellate

court misapplied a maritime law," since these cases are sent to higher courts for review.