Asked by Brittany Downs on May 21, 2024
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A decision of the Michigan Supreme Court (the highest court in the state) , assuming that it was on point, would serve as a binding authority for which of the following?
A) The California trial courts
B) The United States Supreme Court
C) The Massachusetts Appeals Court
D) The Michigan trial courts
Michigan Supreme Court
The highest court in the state of Michigan, responsible for interpreting Michigan laws and overseeing the state’s judiciary.
California Trial Courts
The general jurisdiction courts in the state of California that handle both civil and criminal cases at the first level of the court system.
Michigan Trial Courts
The courts in Michigan that handle initial litigation and trials in civil, criminal, family, and probate matters, including the circuit and district courts.
- Separate binding precedents from persuasive references when conducting legal research.
Verified Answer
EB
Elfreda Blyee-GeebahMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Michigan Supreme Court is the highest court in the state of Michigan, and its decisions are binding on all lower courts within the state, including Michigan trial courts. Decisions of a state's highest court do not have binding authority on courts in other states or on the United States Supreme Court.
Learning Objectives
- Separate binding precedents from persuasive references when conducting legal research.