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Established in 1684, over a century before the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court is the oldest appellate court in North America. This balanced, comprehensive history of the Court examines over three centuries of legal proceedings and cases before the body, the controversies and conflicts with which it dealt, and the impact of its decisions and of the case law its justices created Introduced by constitutional scholar Ken Gormley, this volume describes the Supreme Court’s structure and powers and focuses at length on the Court’s work in deciding notable cases of constitutional law, civil rights, torts, criminal law, labor law, and administrative law. Through three sections, “T...
The Supreme Court is the highest authority in legal systems globally, wielding significant power over constitutional law, civil rights, and democracy. Understanding the role of Supreme Courts is essential for scholars, students, and anyone interested in judicial governance and its impact on political science. This book explores Supreme Courts worldwide, examining how they shape legal precedents, interpret laws, and influence national policy. It offers insights into judicial systems from the U.S. to South Korea, Germany to the Philippines, providing a comparative view of justice. 1: Supreme Court - An introduction to the Supreme Court’s function and authority. 2: Appellate Court - The relat...