Great Depression and the New Deal Revison
Great Depression and the New Deal Revison
Most federal cases begin in the district courts.
civil cases
Cases that begin in the state court system are usually resolved in the state court system, many being disposed by plea bargains before they get to trial. Only a tiny fraction of cases that begin in a state judiciary are appealed or removed to the federal judiciary.
federal district court, federal court of appeals court,and the U.S. supreme court.
There are always judicial vacancies somewhere in the federal court system, but it would be impossible to maintain a current list on this website.
Federal trial courts almost always have original jurisdiction in the federal system.
There is no federal juvenile court
federal court
you use federal court as a noun. For example, The federal court kicked him out. Federal court is a subject and a subject is always a noun or pronoun.
The federal components of the judicial branch of the Canadian federal government are the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Tax Court of Canada, the Court Martial Appeal Court, the Courts Martial, and many types of federal boards, commissions and tribunals.Supreme Court of CanadaThe Supreme Court of Canada hears appeals of the Federal Court of Canada, the Court Martial Appeal Court, and of the courts of appeal of the provinces and territories, and on the request of the Governor General-in-Council, gives legal opinions (or references) to the Government of Canada. The Chief Justice of Canada sits on the Supreme Court, alongside eight puisne justices. The Right Honourable Madam Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, P.C., is the current Chief Justice of Canada.Federal Court of AppealThe Federal Court of Appeal hears appeals out of the Federal Court and the Tax Court of Canada, and may review the decisions of a number of federal entities as set out by s. 28 of the Federal Courts Act. The Federal Court of Appeal is comprised of a Chief Justice, twelve judges, and a number of supernumerary judges. Currently, the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal is the Honourable Pierre Blais.Federal CourtThe Federal Court hears trial cases on some types of federal laws, such as immigration, and may review the decisions of many types of federal boards, commissions and tribunals. The Federal Court is comprised of a Chief Justice, of 32 judges, a number of supernumerary judges, and a number of deputy judges. A number of prothonotaries are also appointed to assist the Federal Court. The current Chief Justice is the Honourable Allan Lutfy.Tax Court of CanadaThe Tax Court of Canada hears cases based on any number of taxation issues as set out by s. 12 of the Tax Court of Canada Act. The Tax Court is comprised of the Chief Justice, an Associate Chief Justice, up to twenty other judges, and a number of supernumerary judges. The current Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada is the Honourable Gerald Rip.Court Martial Appeal CourtThe Court Martial Appeal Court hears appeals of decisions of any courts martial, subject to ss. 230, and 231, of the National Defence Act. The Court Martial Appeal Court is comprised of four judges cross-appointed from the Federal Court of Appeal or the Federal Court, and any number of other judges appointed by the Governor General-in-Council; one of these judges is also designated to be the Chief Justice. Currently, the Chief Justice of the Court Martial Appeal Court is the Honourable Edmond Blanchard.
the Federal Court.