What does an 'en banc' rehearing in an appellate court mean?
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- A rehearing before a three-judge trial panel
- A rehearing before the full or an expanded panel of the appellate court
- A transfer of the case to a different circuit
- A summary disposition without oral argument
Correct answer: A rehearing before the full or an expanded panel of the appellate court
Explanation: An 'en banc' rehearing means the full or a larger panel of an appellate court reconsiders a decision instead of the original smaller panel; U.S. Courts of Appeals reserve en banc review for especially important or conflicting issues.
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