Under American federalism, a state supreme court's ruling on a matter of purely state law is final and binding and must be accepted in both state and federal courts. However, … See more

State supreme court judges are selected in a variety of ways, with the method of selection often … See more

Traditionally, state supreme courts are headquartered in the capital cities of their respective states,though they may occasionally hold oral arguments elsewhere. … See more

Because state supreme courts generally hear only appeals, some courts have names which directly indicate their function – in the state of New York and in the District … See more