A formal request by the Supreme Court to call up the lower court case files it decides to hear on appeal refers to

A.

petition for a writ of certiorari

B.

amicus curiae briefs

C.

writ of certification

D.

writ of appeal

E.

writ of certiorari

E. writ of certiorari

Explanation:

The appellate court asks or requests the lower court to deliver or send its records on the case to the higher appellate court so that the appellate court can review it.

The term 'certiorari' is a Latin word and it means "to be more fully informed." It is an order made by the higher court to the lower court.

Thus the correct option is (E).