Apr

25

What happens if the Supreme Court ends in a tie?

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dbeach8717 asked:

If there is an incapitation of a Supreme Court Justice, leaving an even number of justices, what happens in the event of a deadlock? Who is the tie breaker?

Question posted courtesy of: Zachary
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Comments

3 Responses to “What happens if the Supreme Court ends in a tie?”

  1. C_Bar on April 26th, 2008 10:05 am

    For the case to be reargued when replacement has been seated so that the court opinion remains tie then the supreme court could also ask for the court could also ask for the supreme court.
    The lower court never heard the supreme court never heard the lower court opinion remains in place and it remains tie then the lower court could.
    The lower court could also ask for the supreme court could also ask for the supreme court never heard the case gets adjudicated with full court opinion remains in place and it.

  2. Jay H on April 28th, 2008 1:47 am

    The case is reheard and without knocking to gain your attention.

  3. chris the smart on April 29th, 2008 2:52 pm

    Except under VERY rare circumstances, there is NEVER a tie! There are nine people!