Pro se attorney oral argument in the Whiskey Barrel Trading Company vs Robyn Hurvitz case appeal made by Coker Creek resident Billy Smith... The Appeal was denied in TN State Court...Yes, he was often rambling with comments and text that he had difficulty with--but, like he said, "he ain't no lawyer." What options does he have?
Billy has a Gofundme-says he is donating $2500 to benefit victims of corruption in Monroe County but the donations balance as of 4/5/2025 only shows $315. https://gofund.me/c1976eda
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- The Supreme Court has the power to review decisions made by the state courts.
- When an appeal is filed, it can lead to the court deciding to hear the case (granting certiorari).
- While the Court considers the case, it can issue stays or injunctions that halt the state action in question.
- Stays: The Court can issue a "stay," which is a temporary suspension of legal proceedings or actions. This can prevent a state from enforcing a law or carrying out a decision while the appeal is pending.
- The Appeal Process Itself: The legal process of an appeal to the supreme court itself takes time. So even without a stay being issued, the process itself delays the state action.
- If the Supreme Court ultimately rules against the state, it can invalidate the state's law or action, effectively preventing it from being implemented.
- But here's the bad news Billy--The Supreme Court accepts a very small percentage of the cases that are presented to it, and this includes pro se appeals.
- The Supreme Court has discretionary jurisdiction, meaning it gets to choose which cases it will hear.
- It primarily focuses on cases that have significant legal principles or have a nationwide impact.
