Original jurisdiction is NOT possessed by which of these courts: a city court the U.S. Supreme Court federal courts of appeals small claims courts all of the above courts exercise original jurisdiction When this occurs, a court might/need not follow precedent: the court determines a change of the law is either morally or socially required a change in technology has occurred the case facts make it distinguishable any/all of the above An example of a "uniform" law is one which: is codified in the U.S.C. states must adopt is designed to enhance interstate business transactions by reducing complications None of the above The designation given the party who appeals the decision from a lower court is called the: appellant respondent defendant either a or c .