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    If the Supreme Court refuses to hear a case, what is the ruling in the case

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      Then the decision of the lower court is final.

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        In order for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case, a Writ of Certiari needs to be granted by it, otherwise the lower court's decision stands as final judgement.

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