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On top of that, this is a decision by a magistrate, which is one step below a District Court judge, so it can be appealed to the District Court, then to an Appe
by jstalin 14y ago
On top of that, this is a decision by a magistrate, which is one step below a District Court judge, so it can be appealed to the District Court, then to an Appeals Court, then the Supreme Court. A magistrate's opinion, unfortunately, has no binding effect at all (on anything other than this case).
- simcop2387 14y agoIt does however have some help in setting precedent for arguing in those later courts, if both parties agree with the judge and don't pursue the matter further. It doesn't guarantee that it will be listened to but it does help later on.