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Winn v. ARIZONA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TUITION ORG.

Citation: 658 F.3d 889Docket: 05-15754

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; September 1, 2011; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a prior judgment (562 F.3d 1002) and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings. This decision aligns with the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings in *Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn* and *Arizona School Choice Trust v. Winn*, both issued in 2011. The plaintiffs, including several Arizona taxpayers, brought the suit against various defendants, including Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization and state officials. The court's order indicates that the case will proceed in light of the legal principles established by the Supreme Court in its decisions, though specific details of those principles are not outlined in the order itself.

Legal Issues Addressed

Application of Supreme Court Precedents in Lower Courts

Application: The case is to be reconsidered in the district court in light of the legal principles established by the U.S. Supreme Court's decisions in related cases.

Reasoning: The court's order indicates that the case will proceed in light of the legal principles established by the Supreme Court in its decisions.

Jurisdiction of Appellate Courts

Application: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has the authority to reverse a prior judgment and remand the case to the district court for further proceedings.

Reasoning: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a prior judgment (562 F.3d 1002) and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings.

Relevance of Supreme Court Cases

Application: The Ninth Circuit's decision was influenced by the Supreme Court's rulings in *Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn* and *Arizona School Choice Trust v. Winn*.

Reasoning: This decision aligns with the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings in *Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn* and *Arizona School Choice Trust v. Winn*, both issued in 2011.