What are the differences between state high courts that have intermediate courts of appeals and those that do not?

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Discussion Question:

What are the differences between state high courts that have intermediate courts of appeals and those that do not? Why would a state not have an intermediate court of appeals? Is there a difference in the likelihood of an appeal being heard?

Course Text:

Americas Courts and the Criminal Justice System, 13th ed. Authors: David W. Neubauer and Henry F. Fradella Publisher: Cengage
Year Published: 2019 ISBN: 13-9781337557894

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