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Hierarchical jurisdiction refers to

differences in court functions and court

responsibilities with regard to specific

cases

•Two types: original and appellate

- If a court has original jurisdiction then that

court has the authority to try a case and

decide it (the origin of the case)

- If a court has appellate jurisdiction then

that court has the authority to review cases

which have already been reviewed by

other courts

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