Fact Pattern $3-$B$2$

Martin files a suit against Nichelle in a state court over payment due on a short$-$term employment contract. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.

Refer to Fact Pattern $3-$B$2.$ After the state's highest court's review of Martin v$.$ Nichelle, a party can appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court if

Select one:

a$.$ the party is unsatisfied with the result.

b$.$ a question of state law remains unresolved.

c$.$ a federal question is involved.

d$.$ the state trial and appellate court rulings are different.

A counterclaim is a claim raised by a plaintiff against a defendant's answer.

Select one:

True

False