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US District Courts have original jurisdiction in most cases of general jurisdiction; however the US Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in a limited class of cases, such as those involving disputes between the states.

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Which federal court has original jurisdiction over most cases that are heard in federal court?

Federal trial courts almost always have original jurisdiction in the federal system.


What is court of original jurisdiction in federal court system?

US District Courts have original jurisdiction in most cases of general jurisdiction; however the US Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in a limited class of cases, such as those involving disputes between the states.


Does trial court have an appelate jurisdiction concurrent jurisdiction original jurisdiction or federal juridiction?

Original jurisdiction


Which is used least original jurisdictionor appellate jurisdictionor?

Original Jurisdiction is used less frequently than appellatel jurisdiction in the U.S. Federal Court System, including the Supreme Court.


What jurisdiction does the district court have over federal court cases?

US district courts have trial jurisdiction (aka original jurisdiction) over federal court cases.


Which federal court exercises both original and appellate jurisdiction?

The United States Supreme Court exercises both original and appellate jurisdiction.


Which court would have original jurisdiction in case involving bankrupt?

federal court


What jurisdiction do the inferior courts?

The answer depends on the specific court you're referring to. In the Federal Judiciary, the US District Courts have original jurisdiction; US Courts of Appeals Circuit Courts have appellate jurisdiction. Both state and federal cases enter the system through a trial court, which is the court of original jurisdiction. Both systems also have intermediate appellate courts below the supreme court (or court of last resort).


Does the federal court system have jurisdiction over the state court system?

No, they are completely different court systems. One has jurisdiction over state matters, the other over federal matters.


What is it about the Federal Court System that appeals to your sense of justice for the people?

The Federal Court System gives the people a neutral ground to have their appeals heard. It also claims original jurisdiction over cases between states.


What are the jurisdictions for federal courts?

The federal judiciary is devised of 3 levels. They are as follows: U. S. District court - original jurisdiction. U. S. Circuit court of appeals - appellate jurisdiction. U. S. Supreme court - both original and appellate jurisdiction.


Which court has original jurisdiction within regions?

In the United States, district courts have original jurisdiction within their respective regions. They are the trial courts of the federal court system and handle cases involving federal law, as well as certain state law cases. Each state has its own trial courts that typically have original jurisdiction over cases arising under state law. The specific court with original jurisdiction can vary based on the type of case and the laws of the state.