Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in California
9th circuit court remand
can a lower court judge refuse to follow the order, remand of an appeals court.
Asked on 5/03/08, 4:56 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Re: 9th circuit court remand
No.
Answered on 5/03/08, 6:52 am
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: 9th circuit court remand
No. At the same time, remand orders often give the lower court more flexibility than a layperson might realize. While obeying such an order, the lower court often may reach the same result the second time around.
Answered on 5/03/08, 3:07 pm