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Yes, federal courts have jurisdiction over maritime, or admiralty, cases; however, depending on the nature of the lawsuit, they may share concurrent jurisdiction with state courts.
Many cases in admiralty are in Rem (against the vessel, large movable property, or real estate), and fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal courts. Examples of this class of suit include:
- Limitation of Shipowner's Liability
- Vessel Arrests in Rem
- Property Arrests Quasi en Rem
- Salvage Cases
- Petitory and Possession Actions
- Longshoreman and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act suits
Under maritime law, in most cases the judge also acts as the "trier of fact," with jury trials prohibited except in cases heard under the Jones Act (aka Merchant Marine Act of 1920). These laws apply to all navigable waters of the US, including rivers, the Great Lakes, and coastal areas, as well as the high seas.
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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.
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.
How do federal courts district court and federal appeals court?
Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.
How do federal district courts and court of appeals differ?
Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.
Jurisdiction of the federal courts do not include civil cases?
Federal courts of general jurisdiction (US District Courts, etc.) handle both civil and criminal cases.
What kind of jurisdiction does a federal district court have A federal Court of Appeals?
Federal District Courts have jurisdiction over all federal cases occurring/originating within their circuit. US Courts of Appeal have jurisdiction over all cases referred to them from the District Courts within their circuit.
How does the constitution limit the power of the federal courts?
article 3 of the constitution gives federal courts jurisdiction.
What are the court systems?
They are general jurisdiction and federal courts.
What kinds of cases are decided in federal courts?
Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases that involve federal law. There are also a few jurisdiction issues that could bring a state law case into federal court.
What are the 3 types of cases where the federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving subject matter?
Federal courts have subject matter jurisdiction over all matters involving federal law.
How does the constitution define and limit the power of federal courts?
article 3 of the constitution gives federal courts jurisdiction.
How does the constitution define and limit power of the federal courts?
article 3 of the constitution gives federal courts jurisdiction.
