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“The Supreme Court justices are able to decide fewer than 1 percent of all the appeals” quote by James Duane
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““The Supreme Court justices are able to decide fewer than 1 percent of all the appeals””

James Duane

About This Quote

Source Speech: Congressional Hearing, 2005

The Supreme Court handles a tiny fraction of appeals, highlighting its selective role.

In simple terms: Court decides few appeals.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the Court’s limited scope.

Themes

justice selectivity law

Mood

analytical neutral

Type

informative legal

When to use this quote

  • law students
  • policy makers
  • civil litigants
  • media analysts

Key Concepts

legal hierarchy judicial discretion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does limited case volume affect public perception?
  • What criteria determine which appeals are heard?
A Different Perspective

The statistic may overlook the impact of landmark decisions.

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