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.
Although majority of the cases do not fall under exclusive Jurisdiction of Federal Courts, such as tort. Cases like Immigration, militarily lawsuits, and copyright issues can fall under exclusive jurisdiction of Federal Courts.
It depends on which court you are talking about.
John dillinger and his gang fleeing over state boundaries to avoid prosecution after bank robberies.
Original jurisdiction
Federal trial courts almost always have original jurisdiction in the federal system.
US district courts have trial jurisdiction (aka original jurisdiction) over federal court cases.
federal court
US District Courts have original jurisdiction in most cases of general jurisdiction; however the US Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in a limited class of cases, such as those involving disputes between the states.
US District Courts have original jurisdiction in most cases of general jurisdiction; however the US Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in a limited class of cases, such as those involving disputes between the states.
The federal judiciary is devised of 3 levels. They are as follows: U. S. District court - original jurisdiction. U. S. Circuit court of appeals - appellate jurisdiction. U. S. Supreme court - both original and appellate jurisdiction.
All federal courts hear cases on appeal or original jurisdiction cases.
A trial court is the court of original jurisdiction.
original jurisdiction
Review from a court above another is typically appellate jurisdiction. The court where the action is brought will have original jurisdiction. of course, many considerations: state, federal, administrative court, etc.
The United States supreme court is the only court with original jurisdiction of all states. The United States supreme court is a trial court.