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Where is Philadelphia common pleas court in the court system?
The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas is part of the state court system. Each county in Pennsylvania has a Court of Common Pleas, which is the state court with general trial jurisdiction. "General jurisdiction" means that it can hear all civil and criminal cases, though generally it only hears cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts. For example, Philadelphia Common Pleas Court shares jurisdiction with Philadelphia Municipal Court over small claims cases under $10,000, but generally such a case would be handled in Municipal Court, while a civil case for $50,000 could only be heard by the Court of Common Pleas. Common Pleas Courts also generally handle all family law and probate cases. For more information on courts in Philadelphia, including Traffic Court and Community Court, and online court resources, visit the Philadelphia County Courts Guide related link.
What is the name of the court of general jurisdiction of Pennsylvania?
The Court of Common Pleas is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Pennsylvania. Courts of Common Pleas may hear any civil or criminal case, but generally only hear cases beyond the jurisdiction of other Pennsylvania courts. Courts of Common Pleas also generally handle family law cases, wills and estates cases, juvenile cases, and guardianships, as well as other various cases. Each County in Pennsylvania has a Court of Common Pleas. Some smaller counties may share a judge or other court resources with a neighboring. Some larger counties have multiple divisions and locations within their Courts of Common Pleas. For more information regarding the Pennsylvania state court system, and a directory of Pennsylvania trial courts, visit the Pennsylvania Courts Guide related link.
Pennsylvania's small claims court?
Theoretically, small claims cases in Pennsylvania may be heard in one of three courts: the Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Courts, and Community Courts. Which court is right for a particular small claims case depends largely on the county where the case is filed. Some counties, for example, do not have Community Courts. The best thing to do is contact the civil department of the Court of Common Pleas in your county (sometimes called the prothonotary) and ask what the small claims options are for that particular county. A directory of Pennsylvania courts, organized by county, as well as a listing of Pennsylvania court resources that may assist you in your case, can be found at the Pennsylvania Courts Guide related link.
Which starts courts try criminal cases first?
I assume you want to know which Court a criminal case is processed in, first? Usually it's the Municipal Court in the City the crime took place, and regardless of whether it is a felony or misdemeanor charge. Misdemeanor charges are processed (stay) in the Municipal Court and felonies are bound over (transferred) to and processed in Common Pleas Criminal Court (State Court).
Can you take an unlicensed driver to small claims court?
Yes, as long as your case is within the jurisdictional limit of the small claims court. Otherwise, you waive any claim in excess of the jurisdictional limit. See the related question below for details.
What is answer and waiver in a Florida divorce?
The answer an waiver is just that, you can answer the complaint and provide the court your side, or if you agree with the divorce you would send in the waiver, and the waiver basically tells the court you don't dispute the case and agree with the proceeding and waive any further notice of proceeding. So if you agree to the divorce, sign the waiver and send in, but if you disagree do not waive your right, because once you do this it is hard to take it back.
What does the tinker and skokie case have in common?
They both were involved in a Supreme Court
What has the author Samuel Stratton written?
Samuel Stratton has written: 'Report of the Holden slave case, tried at the January term of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Worcester, A.D. 1839' -- subject(s): Legal status, laws, Replevin, Slaves, Trials (Conspiracy), Trials (Fraud), Trials, litigation, Pamphlets
What was the decision of the Supreme Court case Dartmouth v Woodward?
The ruling of that court was that the college was a public institution and therefore subject to oversight by the state government as defined in the legislative acts of 1816. The court that heard the case prior to the U.S. Supreme Court was the Superior Court of New Hampshire (sometimes referred to as the state Supreme Court). The case was not heard there as an appeal; but because the defendant in the case, university Secretary-Treasurer Woodward, was also the Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas of Grafton County, the court of origin. The case was transferred to the Superior Court on agreement of both sides. Source: Private Interest and Public Gain: the Dartmuth College Case, 1819. Chapter 4. Answer: The Marshall Court stuck down the state laws as unconstitutional.
Where is the courthouse located in pa?
Since there are hundreds of courthouses in PA, I can't answer the question unless I know what courthouse you are interested in. I will assume you aren't interested in courts of appeals, because if you were already involved with the court system you'd know where the appropriate courthouse is. So I'll assume you are asking about trial courts, which is where most people encounter the court system. Depending on the type of case, that would be Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Court, Philadelphia Municipal Court, or Pittsburgh Municipal Court. There is a Court of Common Pleas in every county, but it may have more than one location. Each county also has at least one Magisterial District Court, but most have several in different cities and towns. You can find the address and phone number of every PA trial court at the related source below. You can also find links to the courts' websites and related online resources. Just select your county in the drop-down box in the upper left of the page, and you'll see all of the courts for that county.
Case law refers to?
Case law refers to common law. It is a law that is made by judges through the decision of the court.
Where can you get a divorce 4 free?
File yourself and in a hardship case the judge can waive filing fee.
