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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.
Cases involving federal law.
The US Supreme Court has automatic jurisdiction over cases involving disputes between states, cases involving ambassadors and public ministers, and cases where a state is a party. It also has appellate jurisdiction over cases involving federal law and constitutional issues that have been decided by lower federal and state courts.
Federal courts have subject matter jurisdiction over all matters involving federal law.
In cases involving ambassadors, it is the Supreme Court of the United States that has original jurisdiction. The Supreme Court was formed in 1789.
Both the US Supreme Court and the US District Courts share original jurisdiction over cases involving foreign diplomats; however, Congress has decided to allow the US District Courts to exercise original jurisdiction in this area. The Supreme Court may choose to hear these cases, but does not.
Concurrent jurisdiction allows both state and federal courts to hear cases involving federal laws, diversity of citizenship cases, and cases involving concurrent jurisdiction statutes. It means either court can hear the case.
divorce.
All federal courts hear cases on appeal or original jurisdiction cases.
No.No. Only cases involving federal laws and federal jurisdiction.
The US Supreme Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over cases involving disputes between the states. This is the only place such cases are heard.