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The habbit of using a courts decision in one case as the rules in other cases like it?
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What does it mean for a Supreme Court decision to serve as a precedent?
other courts use the decision as a guideline when they rule on similar cases
How does a US Supreme Court decision that reverses a lower court decision affect federal dockets?
If the US Supreme Court reverses a lower court decision on the basis of application or constitutionality of a law, it provides grounds for appeal in x-number of cases, which would make the US Court of Appeals Circuit Court docket busier, unless the Court's decision is very narrow (affecting fewer cases). Some reversals would have a more significant impact on appellate dockets than others. On the other hand, a reversal may relieve the US District Courts (trial courts) of part of their caseload if the courts are able to dismiss cases on the basis of the new decision.
Do general trial courts hear cases from lower courts?
It depends on the setup of your state's judicial system. In some states, cases heard by a magistrate or other lower court can be appealed to a court of common pleas, or "general trial court". Generally, however, cases are appealed to appellate courts and not to trial courts.
The three levels of courts in Washoe County are?
Washoe County, Nevada has District Courts, Justice Courts and Municipal Courts. District Courts generally hear cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts. Felony criminal cases, family law cases (such as divorce), real estate cases, and civil cases with more than $10,000 in dispute are usually heard in district court. Washoe County District Court has a separate location for its Family Division. Justice Courts generally hear civil cases with less than $10,000 in dispute, misdemeanor crimes, and some cases for Protection Orders related to domestic violence or stalking. Municipal Courts hear cases regarding the violation of city ordinances, actions to stop nuisances, some tax collection, and other minor cases. For more information regarding Washoe County courts, including contact information and websites, as well as online Nevada court resources, visit the Washoe County Courts Guide related link.
What powers does the lower court have?
In the United States the lower courts are trial courts: the courts that first hear or try cases both civil and criminal. The decisions in lower courts can be appealed to higher courts.
How many type of in court?
There are 4 types of courts-: # Supreme Court - Highest court in India # High Courts- Below Supreme Courts # Subordinate Courts include district courts and other courts # Lok Adalats - It solves cases at much faster pace than any other court. It is below districts courts.
Is there traffic court in Madison county Alabama?
There are two kinds of traffic courts in Madison County AL: District Court in Huntsville, and Municipal Courts in Huntsville and several other cities. These are not specialized traffic courts; they hear traffic cases as well as many other types of cases. District Court hears mostly other types of cases, but it has a Traffic Division. Municipal Courts in some cities hear mostly traffic cases. Use the related link below to find information about District and Municipal Courts, with links to court websites and other resources that explain more about traffic cases. CourtReference has information like this for every county in every state, all free.
What type of jurisdiction applies when the US Supreme Court reviews decisions made by other courts?
When the US Supreme Court reviews decision of other courts, it is operating under its appellate jurisdiction.
The court with the least number of cases of original jurisdiction is what?
The Supreme Court of the United States has fewer cases of original jurisdiction than other courts with original jurisdiction (trial jurisdiction); the appellate courts have none.
What type of case do state courts have jurisdiction over?
State courts hear any and all cases having to do with the laws of their particular state which were passed by their state legislature. They do not hear cases involving the laws of other states nor do they hear Federal cases.
How many court cases in the US are heard in federal courts?
According to Chief Justice Roberts' year-end report for the federal judiciary, a total of 361,323 cases were filed in US District Courts in 2010. [Statistics relevant to the Judicial Branch, only. This does not include the 1,596,355 bankruptcy cases filed in 2010, nor complaints filed in US Special Courts nor other courts that are part of the Legislative Branch.]
What does the Family Court Services of the Riverside Superior Court specialize in?
The Family Court Services of the Riverside Superior Courts specializes in what all other courts do, solving criminal cases and civil cases as well and issuing warrants.
