citizenship is that it was feared that State courts would be biased against

individuals from other States.

(b) Heavy Dee, who is from (let's say NY) hits Aunt Bees car. Aunt Bee is
from Texas. The accident also happens in Texas. Aunt Bees car is
totally destroyed and she has substantial medical bill (i.e. exceeding
$50,000). Do you think Heavy Dee is going to get a fair trial in a Texas
Court?

(A) Answer. Probably not. That's why Heavy Dee may take the
case to federal district court.

d. Which Case Reach the Supreme Court.

(1) General Rule. The general rule is that there is no absolute right of appeal to the
US Supreme Court.

(2) Writ of Certiorari. To bring a case before the Supreme Court, a party requests
the Court to issue a "writ of certiorari." This is an order issued by the
Supreme Court to the lower court requiring the lower court to send the case to
them for review.

(A) NOTE, such a writ is not automatic. It is in the discretion of the

Supreme Court.

(B) Page 29 lists some situations in which the Supreme Court may issue a
writ of certiorari.

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