Asked by stanley kimutai on Jun 08, 2024
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The information in parentheses (9th Cir. 1980) means which of the following?
A) The 9th district, decided in 1980
B) The 9th year, decided in 1980
C) The 9th circuit, decided in 1980
D) None of these choices is correct.
9th Cir. 1980
A reference to a specific set of legal decisions or precedent established by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the year 1980.
Circuit
In a legal context, a geographical area of jurisdiction of federal courts, or in electrical engineering, a closed path through which an electric current flows or may flow.
Decided
Resolved or determined, often in the context of a judgment, verdict, or conclusion reached by a court or deliberative body.
- Determine the configuration and importance of slip opinions within legal documents.
Verified Answer
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Sheryl VaughnJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The information in parentheses indicates the court and the year of the decision. "9th Cir. 1980" refers to a case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the year 1980.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the configuration and importance of slip opinions within legal documents.