On your desk, you may find an example of a line segment: a pencil or writing pen. Both has definite endpoints at both ends. Sit down to eat dinner and you may see congruent line segments: the sides of your square dining table.
A motion granted means the party asking for something gets what they asked for. If a party objects to a motion and the objection is sustained, then the objecting party wins. The comments provided are for informational purposes only and NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE.
Certiorari is sometimes informally referred to as cert. , and cases warranting the Supreme Court's attention as cert. worthy. The granting of a writ does not necessarily mean that the Supreme Court disagrees with the decision of the lower court. petition is printed in booklet format and 40 copies are filed with the Court. If the Court grants the petition, the case is scheduled for the filing of briefs and for oral argument. A minimum of four of the nine Justices is required to grant a writ of certiorari, referred to as the  rule of four .