The United States Supreme Court hears approximately 175 cases per year.

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Every year thousands of individuals file appeals with the United States Supreme Court,but the Court hears,on average,only 80 to 90 cases each year.To file an appeal to the U.S.Supreme Court,a party files a petition asking the Court to issue a writ of certiorari,an order to the lower court to send to the Supreme Court the record of the case.The Court issues very few writs.

The United States Supreme Court Hears Approximately 175 Cases Per