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The US Supreme Court was only given original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors and other public consuls and in disputes between the states. Congress passed a law requiring cases involving ambassadors to be tried in the US District Courts, under the theory that the Supreme Court lacks exclusive jurisdiction over these cases. The Supreme Court does, however, have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes between the states.
So the answer is, the US Supreme Court does not have original jurisdiction over any class of case not mentioned in the first paragraph.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIn the civil justice system, federal courts have original jurisdictions when (1) There is diversity of citizenship, that is to say, the states of residency or significant operation of the named plaintiffs differ completely from the states of operation or residency of the named defendants, (2) The case involves an agent of the US Federal Government, (3) The judgment being sought by the plaintiff exceeds or meets a certain dollar amount, set by statutory law. That amount is currently $75,000, (4) The federal system has subject matter jurisdiction, in which the feds are the only ones who can hear the particular type of case. For instance, only federal courts can hear and decide bankruptcy proceedings, (5) The case involves a federal question, whereby a federal law or the US Constitution, or both, is brought into debate (e.g. The First Amendment). The general idea is that the court must have either personal (authority over person) or subject matter jurisdiction, or both. If one or more of the aforementioned conditions are met after the case is introduced in a state court (e.g. If the plaintiff seeks more than he originally sought), the case can be removed to Federal Court. Of course, you can appeal a state court's rendered decision in federal courts of appeals, if there is a federal question, but that is not original jurisdiction.
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∙ 8y agoThey have original jurisdiction when a case involves two or more states.
The supreme court has original jurisdiction in only two instances. It can preside over cases that involve diplomats from foreign countries and in disputes between states.
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∙ 14y agoThe Federal Court System has jurisdiction when:
There is a federal question (a question of constitutional or federal law or an act committed on federal land or under a federal treaty), this extends to certain cases that involve state laws or constitutional issues.
According to Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution, the US Supreme Court and lower federal courts have original jurisdiction over cases:
- affecting ambassadors and other public ministers and consuls
- disputes between the states (Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction, see 28 U.S.C. § 1251)
- cases of admiralty and maritime
- controversies to which the United States is a party
- between citizens of different states (when the amount is $75,000 or more)
- between citizens of the same state claiming land under grants of different states
- between a state or citizens thereof and foreign states, citizens or subjects
- between a state and citizens of another state* (revoked by the 11th Amendment)
In all other cases the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction.
The Constitution initially gave the Supreme Court original jurisdiction over disputes between a state and citizens of another state; however, this was revoked by the Eleventh Amendment. Under law, states have sovereign immunity from being sued, unless they waive this right. Citizens may file for injunctive relief against officials of a state, however.
Note that the Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction (only the Supreme Court can hear these cases) over disputes between states; all other cases under its original jurisdiction are initially heard in lower federal courts.
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∙ 8y agoIf this question involves the well publicized Marbury Vs. Madison case of 1803 then the following applies:The US Supreme Court ruled that although Marbury was entitled to the "commission", the law itself was unconstitutional because it gave the Supreme Court an authority which was implicitly denied by the US Constitution. It became the first decision by the Court authorizing all Federal courts to review the constitutionality of legislation.
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∙ 13y agoCurrently, the US Supreme Court only exercises original jurisdiction in disputes between the states.
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∙ 9y agoThe Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases against ambassadors, consuls, public ministers, and states.
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What is the court of original jurisdiction in the federal system?
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.
Which federal court hears cases on appeal and original jurisdiction cases?
All federal courts hear cases on appeal or original jurisdiction cases.
Courts that have the authority to be the first courts in which most federal cases are heard is known as?
Courts that have the authority to be the first courts in which most federal cases are heard are known as district courts. These are the trial courts of the federal judiciary system and are responsible for hearing both civil and criminal cases.
Which federal courts are courts of original jurisdiction where most violations of federal criminal and civil law are first adjudicated?
The US District Courts
Which courts in the federal system have original jurisdiction within their region?
The 94 US District Courts.
Juvenile courts are courts of which type of jurisdiction?
Juvenile courts are courts of original and special (or limited) jurisdiction.
Do federal courts have original jurisdiction?
Yes. Original jurisdiction means the court is first to hear a case; these are often called trial courts. Appellate jurisdiction means the court reviews a case already tried in a lower court to determine whether the law and constitution were properly applied. The Supreme Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction over disputes between the states. Under the Constitution, the Court also has original jurisdiction in cases involving ambassadors and other foreign dignitaries, but it shares jurisdiction with the US District Courts, which currently hear those cases. The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over cases involving preserved federal questions from both state and federal courts. A "federal question" means the case involves matters related to federal or constitutional law or US treaties. "Preserved" means the "federal question" has been raised at the trial and each stage of the appeals process.
How do federal district courts and federal appeals courts?
Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.
What jurisdiction does the district court have over federal court cases?
US district courts have trial jurisdiction (aka original jurisdiction) over federal court cases.
How are courts of appeals and Supreme Courts classified?
In both the state and federal court systems, courts of appeals and supreme courts are those that have appellate jurisdiction over cases heard in courts of original jurisdiction (trial courts).
How do federal appeals courts and district courts differ?
Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.
What jurisdiction do the inferior courts?
The answer depends on the specific court you're referring to. In the Federal Judiciary, the US District Courts have original jurisdiction; US Courts of Appeals Circuit Courts have appellate jurisdiction. Both state and federal cases enter the system through a trial court, which is the court of original jurisdiction. Both systems also have intermediate appellate courts below the supreme court (or court of last resort).
