How are cases selected for review by an appellate court?

In Delaware, cases are selected for review by an appellate court on a discretionary basis. This means that the appellate court makes a decision to hear a case based on certain criteria. Most cases are considered for review if the initial trial court’s decision may have had a significant impact on the parties involved. The Delaware Supreme Court reviews appeals from the Superior Court and Court of Chancery, while the Delaware Supreme Court’s Court of Appeals hears appeals from the Family Court. In both courts, the original case must have been decided after a hearing on the merits. The Courts of Appeals can also consider appeals from a denial of a motion to reargue or reconsider a decision of the Family Court. The courts may also consider appeals from dismissals of cases, dismissals of cross-complaints, orders for special verdicts, and orders granting or denying summary judgement. The appellate court also has jurisdiction to hear appeals from decisions made in certain other circumstances, such as those involving the application or interpretation of state statutes, local ordinances, and administrative regulations. The court can also choose to consider petitions for a writ of prohibition, writ of certiorari, or writ of mandamus. These are issued when a trial court has exceeded its jurisdiction. In certain cases, the court may also grant further review if the particular decision of the lower court has legal, social, economic, or other implications that warrant further consideration. This is usually done at the discretion of the appellate court.

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