Question

Mary files a suit against Nichelle in a state court over an employment contract. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. After the state's highest court's review of Mary v. Nichelle, a party can appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court if

Answer 1

After the state's highest court's review of Mary v. Nichelle, a party can appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court if a federal question is involved.

Explanation:

A federal question is involved when the matter in dispute is based on subjects listed in the U.S. Constitution.

State court is a court which hears all the cases unlike federal court. The state court works according to the state laws. The state laws may differ from every state.

Appellate court is a court which deals with the all the legal cases that are already heard in the state court or lower court.

Federal court serves as the final level of judgment. The final level of the suit can be filed in the federal court.