certified question
- This is a question regarding state law that can influence the result of a case being assessed in a federal court. It is forwarded to the highest court of the state by the federal court, especially when there isn't any state precedent that applies
- To resolve a legal deadlock, the federal court sent a certified question to the state's highest court.
- When there was no controlling state precedent, the judge elevated a certified question.
- The outcome of the case in federal court hinged on a certified question sent to the Supreme Court of the state.
Provide Feedback
