There are many ways of classifying cases, for example state vs. federal court cases. But I would say the two major types of cases are civil (lawsuits) and criminal.
P.S. I am not an attorney and have no formal legal training, but that much I know.
This seems to be one of the most confusing subjects for law students, it's Subject Matter Jurisdiction. However, it's rather simple.
State Courts can hear any kind of criminal case committed inside its states authority with the exception of a few types of cases which have exclusive federal jurisdiction (crimes involving foreign nationals like ambassadors where permission from their government is given for arrest, impeachment of of the president, are to name a few).
They may also handle civil controversies where there is a valuation less than $75,000 or other matters where, once again, the Federal Jurisdiction applies (trademark/copyright (intellectual property) infringement cases, states bringing suits against other states, and more).
Civil and Criminal held in criminal and civil courts
Criminal Law cases and Civil Law cases.
Civil and criminal cases
CIVIL cases and CRIMINAL cases.
The two broad categories are criminal and civil.
Criminal law violations and Civil law violations.
Civil and Criminal
Criminal and Civil
Federal courts may hear civil cases or criminal cases.
Civil cases in the Philippines can include disputes involving contracts, property, family matters such as annulment or adoption, and damages for personal injury or breach of rights. These cases are heard in regular courts, such as Regional Trial Courts, and aim to resolve conflicts between individuals or entities relating to their civil rights and obligations.
Cases that have to do with laws or treaties and the constitutionality of laws.
civil and criminal
Rapes and Murders Rapes and Murders
Criminal cases and civil cases
In a courtroom.
The two main types of crime are violent crime and non-violent crime. Violent crime involves harm or force against individuals, such as assault or murder, while non-violent crime does not involve physical harm, such as theft or fraud. The key difference is the presence of physical violence in violent crime compared to the absence of physical violence in non-violent crime.
criminal
Law and legal issues
around two percent of criminal trials in England and wales are heard by juries
The American legal system hears civil and criminal cases. A court case can go all the way to the Supreme Court to be heard.