What is a supreme court?
Q: What is a supreme court?
A: A supreme court is typically the highest court in a country with more power than other courts.
Q: Can decisions of lower appellate courts be overruled by the supreme court?
A: Yes, decisions of lower appellate courts can be overruled by the supreme court.
Q: Do all countries have only one high court named the "Supreme Court"?
A: No, civil law countries do not tend to have only one high court, and the highest court in some jurisdictions is not named the "Supreme Court."
Q: Can the New York Supreme Court overrule decisions made in higher Courts of Appeal?
A: No, decisions made in the New York Supreme Court are subject to higher Courts of Appeal.
Q: Is the High Court of Australia an example of a supreme court?
A: Yes, the High Court of Australia is an example of a supreme court.
Q: Are decisions made in the Supreme Courts of several provinces and territories of Canada always final?
A: No, decisions made in the Supreme Courts of several provinces and territories of Canada are subject to higher Courts of Appeal.
Q: Was the former Supreme Court of Judicature of England and Wales always the highest court?
A: No, the former Supreme Court of Judicature of England and Wales was not always the highest court and decisions made in it were subject to higher Courts of Appeal.
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