If the Supreme Court en banc is equally divided in opinion in an original action, what shall the Court do?

• A. The Court shall reconsider and render a new decision after further deliberation.
• B. The Court shall dismiss the case if no decision is reached after deliberation.
• C. The Court shall refer the case to a special division for decision.
• D. The Court shall grant the relief sought despite the division.

Answer: (B)