Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in Georgia

Appeal a U.S. Court of Appeals decision.

On a civil case that the U.S.Court of Appeals has affirmed for the Defendants, can the plantiff appeal again to the Court of Appeals? or is the appeal process ended. In most of the case point used in the opinion of the court decision it has no bearing on this case in regards to type of case of form used in case. Is that common?


Asked on 11/13/03, 12:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Reisman Reisman Law

Re: Appeal a U.S. Court of Appeals decision.

Initially, a 3-judge panel hears the appeal. Once that panel makes its decision, a litigant my petition the court for all of the appellate judges in that circuit to rule on the case. The circuit court usually denies such petitions. Then the litigants can petition the Supreme Court to hear the case. The Supreme Court agrees to hear very few cases.

I do not understand the remainder of your question. Sorry.

This answer, though responsive to the question, is general in nature. It is not designed to be and should not be relied on as your sole source of information when analyzing and resolving a specific legal issue. Each fact situation is different; the laws are constantly changing. If you have specific questions regarding a particular fact situation, I urge you to consult with competent legal counsel.

Read more
Answered on 11/13/03, 12:24 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Appeals and Writs questions and answers in Georgia