I. Overview

    A. Appeal Purposes

        1. correct errors

        2. interpret law

        3. clarify law

    B. Participants

        1. justices

        2. law clerks

        3. attorneys

        4. parties

    C. Procedures

        1. traditional

        2. alternative

            a. elimination of oral arguments

            b. assign one justice to decide case

            c. per curiam opinions (example)

II. Courts of Appeal

    A.     Federal

          1.  Procedures & General Information

          2.  Usage

    B.    States (Colorado)

IV.United States Supreme Court (Rules of Supreme Court)

    A.     Routes of Access

          1.    certiorari (official Rule)

          2.    appeal

          3.    certification

    B.     Procedures

           1.    oral arguments

           2.    court conference

           3.    court schedule

           4.    amicus curiae briefs

    C.     Opinions

        Key Web Sites