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Yes and no. Per the Eleventh Amendment, states have sovereign immunity against being sued unless they voluntarily waive this protection. If a state waives immunity, the case will first be heard in US District Court (federal court system).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoIf the question is can the forum for hearing a lawsuit be Federal Court, the answer is yes, under certain conditions. Generally, in civil suits between people, a Federal Court will have jurisdiction is those two people live in different states.
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∙ 13y agoYes.
However, if you do not have a proper cause of action or federal court does not have jurisdiction, it will be dismissed.
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∙ 12y agoIt's unlikely that a Federal court would accept such a suit. Child support is a State matter.
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∙ 11y agoMost definitely.-----not.
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Are you liable for the debts of your same-sex spouse?
If the state where you live legally recognizes your same-sex marriage, then YES, you can be sued in state court to recover money owed by your spouse. You cannot be sued in federal court, however, as federal law does not recognize a same-sex marriage.
Because of this amendment a state cannot be sued in a federal court by a foreign country or a private citizen.?
amendment 11
What is the process to get to the US District Court?
You could commit a federal crime, like kidnapping or bank robbery, or be sued by someone under federal law, or be sued by someone who lives in a different state if the claim is more than $75,000. It's not hard to get into federal court; getting out is the tricky part.
Because of this amendment a state cannot be sued in a federal court by a foreign country or a private citizen?
amendment 11
Can a county or police department be sued in federal court?
Yes. Law enforcement agencies are routinely sued in federal court for civil rights violations under Section 1983 of the U.S. Code.
What is respondent in a federal court?
The respondent is the person or group accused or sued.
What court handles a land developer being sued by city because city found easement for a city utility line on the developers site?
what court federal or state would see this case
Under what circumstances would a person being sued by someone in another state demand the case be moved to federal court?
suing in federal court vs state courtIt's allowed by Constitution. Federal courts have (diversity) jurisdiction over disputes between citizens of different states. As of 2007, federal law (28 U.S.C. §1332(a)) requires the amount to exceed $75,000.
Can the state try a federal crime in state court?
No. Violations of federal law are tried in US District Court. Violations of state laws in the state court system.
Is it possible to find out if a person has been sued in the past?
Who has sued and been sued is public record, although the details about what the suit involved may not be. Most state court systems have a public database that you can search. There is usually a fee for searching these databases. Go the state court website to find a link to the state database or call the court clerk.
Is criminal court a federal court?
It can be. Federal courts handle violation of Federal law. State courts handle state law. Both CAN be criminal courts. Steal a car in a National Park- Federal Court. Steal a car in the city- state court.
Has the federal government ever sued a state before?
Yes, they sued Colorado for looking too much like Wyoming :D
