A member complains that a lower court declined even to hear a matter that appeared to fall within its ordinary duty.
Discussion Questions
1
Which threshold determination most properly governs a broader court before it enters the merits?
2
Assuming the matter is properly before the court, which next course best preserves judicial regularity and the rights of the parties?
3
Which disposition best reflects faithful broader-court review?
“If thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone.”
Matthew 18:15