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Small claims are filed in the court in your state where traffic matters are heard. The name of this court varies by state. In general, you must file your small claim in the court which has jurisdiction over the defendant's place of residence. However, if the small claim was the result of an automobile accident, the claim must be filed in the district where the accident occurred. And if the small claim was the result of a tenancy, it must be filed in the district where the rented property is located.
If you have questions about the proper jurisdiction for a small claim, contact your local traffic court. They will be able to either help you or direct you to the court who can.
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∙ 9y agoThe great majority of midemeanor cases in Virginia are heard in General District Court. However, if the misdemeanor is a "lesser included offense" in a felony charge, it will be heard in Circuit Court as part of the felony case. If the offense is a juvenile delinquency offense that would be considered a misdemeanor if committed by an adult, it will be heard in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The related link below has contact information for all Virginia courts, an explanation of the court system, and links to each court's website and related legal resources.
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∙ 9y agoUsually a district court judge will hear cases involving small claims and misdemeanor cases.
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∙ 9y agoMisdemeanor cases involving small claims are heard in district court. District Court hears small claims where the amount in controversy does not exceed $5,000.
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∙ 15y agoUsually you will go to the District court for a misdemeanor. Felonies is Circuit court.
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Which type of cases does the Supreme Court not have the authority to review?
cases involving small claims
The case in which court must be based on either the constitution or an act of congress?
Yes and no. Cases heard under appellate jurisdiction must involve questions of federal or constitutional law.The Court also hears cases involving disputes between states and certain matters involving foreign dignitaries under its original jurisdiction, so it's not entirely accurate to say all cases must be based on the federal legislation or the US Constitution, although most are.For more detailed information, see Related Questions, below.
Who has original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors?
In cases involving ambassadors, it is the Supreme Court of the United States that has original jurisdiction. The Supreme Court was formed in 1789.
The supreme court has original jurisdiction in cases involving what?
Section 2 of Article III of the constitution sates:"In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and those in which a state shall be party, the Supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction."The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving two states, and cases involving ambassadors, consuls, or other public ministers.This is not to be confused with appellate jurisdiction. Original jurisdiction is when the court hears the case first. Appellate jurisdiction is when the court hears an appeal from another court of original jurisdiction.
What special cases start trial in the supreme court?
There are two special cases that start trial in the United States Supreme Court. Cases involving foreign officials and cases in which a state is a party originate in the Supreme Court.
Which type of cases does the Supreme Court not have the authority to review?
cases involving small claims
What is the jurisdiction of the is court of federal claims?
Cases involving claims of the people against the United States
What is the jurisdiction of the US Court of Federal Claims?
cases involving claims of the people against the United States
What is the jurisdiction of the us court of the federal claims?
cases involving claims of the people against the United States
What is the jurisdiction of the U.S court of federal claims?
Cases involving claims of the people against the United States
What courts usually handle cases involving 5000 or less?
Small claims court
Is the US Court of Federal Claims an Article III court?
No. The US Court of Federal Claims is an Article I court, which makes it part of the Legislative Branch of government rather than the Judicial Branch. Congress established the US Court of Federal Claims in 1855 to hear many types of cases involving monetary claims against the United States. According to US Code (28 USC § 1491), the jurisdiction of the Court "is over claims for just compensation for the taking of private property, refund of federal taxes, military and civilian pay and allowances, and damages for breaches of contracts with the government." The Court is also authorized to consider cases against the US involving copyright and patent infringement, bid protests for government contracts, disputes from Native American Nations, and cases involving Vaccine Injury. The US Court of Federal Claims also serves the unique function of issuing advisory opinions to Congress, on request, regarding questions involving bills and resolutions.
What court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases?
why that would be teen court
What is the US Court of Federal Claims?
The US Court of Federal Claims* hears monetary claims filed against the US government.Under 28 USC § 1491, the court's jurisdiction includes "...just compensation for the taking of private property, refund of federal taxes, military and civilian pay and allowances, and damages for breaches of contracts with the government. The Court also possesses jurisdiction over claims for patent and copyright infringement against the United States, as well as over certain suits by Indian tribes and cases transferred from the Indian Claims Commission... [as well as] pre-award and post-award bid protest suits by disappointed bidders on government contracts...""In 1987, the Court's jurisdiction was expanded by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, which created the Court's Office of Special Masters to rule on petitions for compensation due to injuries attributed to specified vaccines."* The "US Court of Claims" was abolished in 1982 and replaced by the US Court of Federal Claims.
Courts that hear civil cases involving limited amounts of money are called what?
Small Claims Court. Depending on what state you are in depends on the maximum you can sue a defendant.
The case in which court must be based on either the constitution or an act of congress?
Yes and no. Cases heard under appellate jurisdiction must involve questions of federal or constitutional law.The Court also hears cases involving disputes between states and certain matters involving foreign dignitaries under its original jurisdiction, so it's not entirely accurate to say all cases must be based on the federal legislation or the US Constitution, although most are.For more detailed information, see Related Questions, below.
Which court hears cases involving patent law or international trade?
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has nationwide jurisdiction over cases involving patent law. It hears appeals of cases involving international trade from the US Court of International Trade.
