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Do most court cases in IL take place in the Circuit court?
True.
Can a court force a person to return a wedding gift if the wedding never takes place?
a court only takes serious cases not cases about wedding gifts
What was it called when US Supreme Court justices traveled from one place to another to hear cases and appeals?
When judges traveled from place to place to hear cases, it was called "circuit riding."
Where do most of the courts cases take place in Illinois?
Most court cases in Illinois take place in the state’s circuit courts, which are the trial courts of general jurisdiction. Each of the 102 counties in Illinois has a circuit court, and they handle a wide range of cases, including civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. Higher-level cases can be appealed to the Illinois Appellate Court, and further appeals may go to the Illinois Supreme Court.
Does a state or federal courts try cases dealing with disputes between states?
The US Supreme Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over cases involving disputes between the states. This is the only place such cases are heard.
What is the court's job in civil cases?
To provide a place to resolve the differences between the plaintiff and the defendant.
Appellate jurisdiction means that the Supreme Court .?
Having appellate jurisdiction means that the Supreme Court hears cases that have been in trial before. A majority of cases that the Supreme Court hear are either controversial, or some kind of trial error took place in a prior court.
Where does Criminal cases take place?
In a court of original jurisdiction - in state courts that would usually be a Circuit COurt (or similar) - in the federal system it would be a US DIstrict Court.
It was during his tenure as chief justice of the supreme court that the court earned its rightful place in the balance of power in the national government by deciding nearly 50 constitutional cases?
It was during John Marshall's tenure as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court that the court earned it's rightful place in the balance of power in the national government. During his time, the court decided on nearly 50 constitutional cases.
Is there anywhere online that someone can acess old court cases?
When looking to access old court cases, a good place to look is publicrecordssearchonline.org. The U.S. government has kept and maintained records for the public to view and research. This site is an online records retrieval site and it aids people in finding various information, such as old court cases.
Which US Supreme Court cases are easiest to research?
Landmark (or famous) cases are easiest to research because they've been analyzed and written about extensively, and are easier to place in context. For a list of landmark Supreme Court cases, see Related Questions, below.
When does mediation take place in a lawsuit?
There is no set requirement that any mediation take place. Often, the Court will require mediation in certain types of cases, or the parties will agree to mediate. In either case, mediation is scheduled when the parties agree or when the Court orders it.
