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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Finally. A dem admits they think this.
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There are many cases in which the Supreme Court is making rules -- e.g., rules of statutory interpretation.
Appellate courts decide questions of law -- i.e., they make rules. Trial courts apply law to facts.
eta: what Burger said
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