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A husband and a wife are involved in divorce proceedings. A question arises regarding the method for valuing the wife’s business. After an appeal to the state supreme court, a decision was issued that was favorable to the wife. Can the husband appeal to the United States Supreme Court?
  1. Yes.
  2. Yes, if the legal question involves a matter of state law.
  3. No.
  4. No, unless the legal question involves a matter of state law.
Explanation
Answer: C - No. The husband cannot appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court because the legal issue involves family law, which is purely a matter of state law. The U.S. Supreme Court can hear appeals from state supreme courts only if the legal question involves the Constitution or federal law.
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