151k views
2 votes
Sophia recently won a tax case litigated in the 7th circuit. The Supreme Court denied the writ of certiorari. Should she be happy or not, and why?

a. Happy - Final decision in her favor
b. Unhappy - Case not considered by the Supreme Court
c. Neutral - No impact on the case
d. Insufficient information

User LaserJesus
by
9.1k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Final answer:

Sophia should be happy because, by the Supreme Court denying the writ of certiorari, her victory in the 7th Circuit is maintained as the final ruling.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sophia should be happy because her victory in the 7th Circuit has been effectively upheld by the Supreme Court's denial of the writ of certiorari. The denial of cert means that the Supreme Court has not found a significant legal question that requires its review, or that it agrees with the decision made by the lower court. Therefore, the decision of the 7th Circuit stands as the final judgment in her favor. This denouement underscores both the coherence and strength of her case, affirming her legal victory and cementing the resolution in her favor without further legal challenge, validating the legitimacy of her success in the higher echelons of the judicial system.

User Rae
by
7.7k points