| − | The '''Wisconsin Supreme Court''' presides in Madison and consists of seven Justices, each of whom are elected for ten-year terms (or appointed by the governor if there is a midterm vacancy). | + | The '''Wisconsin Supreme Court''' presides in Madison and consists of seven Justices, each of whom are elected for ten-year terms (or appointed by the governor if there is a midterm vacancy). It is the court of last resort for the state of Wisconsin in matters pertaining to state law. |
| − | It has discretion whether to hear most appeals, although it does have [[original jurisdiction]] over some cases. This is similar to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] in procedure. | + | It has discretion whether to hear most appeals, although it does have [[original jurisdiction]] over some cases. This is similar to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] in procedure. |