A Primer on Supreme Court Practices and Procedures

17 Pages Posted: 27 Jan 2022

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Thomas E. Baker

Florida International University (FIU) - College of Law

Date Written: December 3, 2021

Abstract

A “primer” is an elementary text that covers the basic elements of a subject and that is what this essay is meant to be: a brief introduction and an overview of the jurisdiction, practices, and procedures of the Supreme Court of the United States. It is intended for the curious novice who wants to understand how the Supreme Court operates.

Keywords: Supreme Court; Constitutional Law; Appellate Procedure; Federal Courts

JEL Classification: K10, K41

Suggested Citation

Baker, Thomas Eugene, A Primer on Supreme Court Practices and Procedures (December 3, 2021). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3977033 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3977033

Thomas Eugene Baker (Contact Author)

Florida International University (FIU) - College of Law ( email )

University Park, GL 495
Miami, FL 33199
United States
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