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There's no specific term for it, but you might say "Federal courts have sole jurisdiction on this issue." Fed courts commonly have jurisdiction for maritime issues, bankruptcy, Immigration, among a few other areas.

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You may be referring to federal question jurisdiction. Questions involving the US Constitution, Federal Laws, or treaties are the exclusive province of the federal court system.

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Jurisdiction refers to the fact that only federal courts can hear and decide federal cases?

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Type of jurisdiction for cases that only federal courts can decide?

Federal cases only, meaning cases that are of interest to or in which the United States has been aggrieved.


What kind of cases does the US Supreme Court and federal judiciary have jurisdiction over?

Cases that have federal jurisdiction. They can either arise under federal law or be state law cases that gain jurisdiction through diversity jurisdiction.


Which cases do federal district not try?

Cases have to involve a federal law,( Federal Question jurisdiction) or be between residents of different states (Diversity jurisdiction)


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 hears cases on appeal and original jurisdiction cases?

All federal courts hear cases on appeal or original jurisdiction cases.


What kind of cases are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts?

Cases involving federal law.


A case falls within a jurisdiction of the federal courts if it concerns what?

The Federal Courts system will only handle specific cases. They handle them if the United States is a party, cases involving violations of federal laws, bankruptcy, copyright issues, patent issues, and maritime law cases.


What is jurisdiction shared by a state court and a federal court?

Concurrent jurisdiction allows both state and federal courts to hear cases involving federal laws, diversity of citizenship cases, and cases involving concurrent jurisdiction statutes. It means either court can hear the case.


Can federal courts hear any cases they want?

No.No. Only cases involving federal laws and federal jurisdiction.


What are the key differences between federal and state courts in terms of jurisdiction and the types of cases they handle?

Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving federal laws, the Constitution, disputes between states, and cases involving the United States government. State courts have jurisdiction over cases involving state laws, contracts, property disputes, and criminal cases that are not under federal jurisdiction. Federal courts handle cases that involve federal laws and the Constitution, while state courts handle cases that involve state laws and local issues.


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.