What Is Exceptive Clause?

Exceptions clause is a clause in the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the power to make exceptions to the constitutionally defined appellate jurisdiction

appellate jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction is the power of an appellate court to review, amend and overrule decisions of a trial court or other lower tribunal. Most appellate jurisdiction is legislatively created, and may consist of appeals by leave of the appellate court or by right.
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of the Supreme Court. This clause refers to USCS Const.

Why is the exception clause important?

The Exception Clause refers to a provision of the American Constitution allowing Congress to limit the appellate powers granted to the US Supreme Court. In essence, Congress can “take away” appellate jurisdiction from the Supreme Court if it believes it is the right thing to do.

Where is the exceptions clause in the Constitution?

A huge puzzle is how to read the part of Section 2 providing that the Supreme Court “shall have appellate Jurisdiction, both as to law and Fact, with such Exceptions, and under Such Regulations as the Congress shall make.” This “Exceptions and Regulations Clause” has given rise to disputes over the extent of ...

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