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If two parties are from the same state and have an accident in a different state does the case go to federal or state court?
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∙ 13y ago
It will be tried in a local court in the state in which the accident occurred.
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The action will most likely be tried in a state court, not federal court, in the state where either the accident occurred or where the parties reside. It does not HAVE to be tried in the state where the accident occurred.
In matters involving "transitory" rather than "local" matters, any court may hear the case provided that court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and over the parties to the action. A state trial court certainly has jurisdiction to try accident cases and has jurisdiction over the parties provided the defendant is properly served with the summons and complaint in a manner consistent with due process.
In practical terms, it is more likely the case will be tried where the parties reside unless witnesses reside in the other state and it would be more convenient for them.
(The above covers it, and from two of our best answerers. Further input should go in the discussion section.)
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A Federal court has justidiction over a case involving which parties?
Federal court jurisdiction depends on the nature of the controversy, not upon who the parties are.
What are the conditions that give a federal court jurisdiction in a case as opposed to a State Court?
If the case involves a question of federal law, or if the federal court has diversity jurisdiction (parties reside in different states and minimum amount in dispute.)
What two ways do political parties influence the federal court system?
Political parties influence the federal court with presidential nominated judges, and congress and judiciary shared powers.
What is a case where the original jurisdiction is the federal court?
In cases arising under federal law, the federal courts have federal question jurisdiction. Federal jurisdiction can also arise where there is diversity of citizenship between the parties, as where they reside in two different states.
What are the different jurisdictions of the federal and state courts?
A difference between state and federal courts is that the federal court is limited to the types of cases listed in the Constitution, while the state courts have broad jurisdiction. Since both of the courts have jurisdiction, parties are allowed to choose to be heard by the federal or state court.
In federal court parties have a right to trialby jury when seeking equitable relief?
The statement that federal court parties have the right to trial by jury when seeing equitable relief is true. This right was put into place when the 7th Amendment was ratified.
The Defendant has removed the case to Federal Court and filed an Answer?
Once a case is removed to Federal Court, the parties will proceed with the litigation in the federal forum. The Defendant's filing of an Answer indicates that they are responding to the allegations raised in the complaint and presenting their defense to the claims asserted by the Plaintiff. Both parties will continue to engage in the legal process as the case moves forward in Federal Court.
Do the Federal District Courts have diversity of citizenship jurisdiction?
Yes they do. Under Article III, Section 2, the federal judicial power extends to cases where the parties are citizens of different states. This Constitutional provision is implemented by Title 28 United States Code Section 1332. Under this statute, diversity jurisdiction is limited to cases where the amount in controversy exceeds the sum of $75,000 exclusive of interests and costs.
Who are the two parties in the US's dual court system?
Federal courts (and most/all state courts) are non-partisan, meaning there are no parties.
What criteria are used to determine the jurisdiction oof a federal court case?
This can be pretty complicated, but in general, there are two situations when a civil case can be filed in federal court. First, if the parties to the suit are from different states and the "amount in controversy" exceeds 75,000, normally the case can be heard in federal court. Second, if the lawsuit concerns a federal law like a civil rights claim, it can be heard in federal court. Federal courts also hear criminal cases that deal with interstate commerce like racketering and certain drug offenses.
Can a state case be admissible in federal court?
With one exception, a case that raises only state related issues cannot be tried in federal courts, because federal court jurisdiction is limited to cases that raise federal questions. The only time a case that raises only state issues can be filed in federal court is where the case qualifies for federal diversity jurisdiction, i.e. both parties reside in different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. Federal diversity jurisdiction parameters are fixed by a federal statute.
What does Florida no fault mean?
a judge in an American court makes the decision as to who is at fault for an auto accident. some states have "no fault" meaning in an accident all parties involved are given a percentage of the accident's fault
