Appellate CourtsSlide 2Purpose of AppealsScope of Appellate ReviewLimits on AppealsAppellate Court ProceduresDisposition“Errors”U.S. Supreme CourtSupreme Court Case LoadWarren Court (1953-1969)Burger Court (1969-1986)1Appellate CourtsChapter 172Appellate Courts3Purpose of Appeals•Error correction: •Policy formulation:4Scope of Appellate Review5Limits on Appeals•Appeals are restricted to questions of law.6Appellate Court Procedures7Disposition•Affirm: •Reversed:•Reversed and remanded: •Remanded:8“Errors”9U.S. Supreme Court10Supreme Court Case Load11Warren Court (1953-1969)Landmark Civil Liberties cases include:12Burger Court
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