There are many ways of classifying cases, for example state vs. federal court cases. But I would say the two major types of cases are civil (lawsuits) and criminal.
P.S. I am not an attorney and have no formal legal training, but that much I know.
Cases between two or more states are originally heard by the United States Supreme Court.
Federal courts may hear civil cases or criminal cases.
Civil cases in the Philippines can include disputes involving contracts, property, family matters such as annulment or adoption, and damages for personal injury or breach of rights. These cases are heard in regular courts, such as Regional Trial Courts, and aim to resolve conflicts between individuals or entities relating to their civil rights and obligations.
Cases that have to do with laws or treaties and the constitutionality of laws.
Rapes and Murders Rapes and Murders
civil and criminal
Cases involving disputes between two or more states fall under the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction. These cases are known as "original jurisdiction cases" and are heard directly by the Supreme Court without needing to go through lower courts first.
Criminal cases and civil cases
In a courtroom.
criminal
around two percent of criminal trials in England and wales are heard by juries
Law and legal issues