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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Jul. 7, 2010

9th Circuit Reversals See Decline

It was a good year before the U.S. Supreme Court for the much-maligned 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The 9th Circuit, which is often portrayed as out-of-touch, is usually the court most reversed by the Supreme Court, but not this year.

By Lawrence Hurley

Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - It was a good year before the U.S. Supreme Court for the much-maligned 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Traditionally, the 9th Circuit, which is often portrayed as out of touch, is the court most reversed by the Supreme Court. In the 2009-2010 term, the circuit was reversed or vacated 12 times and affirmed four times.

That reversal rate may seem high, bu...

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