Concurrent jurisdiction
The judge had exclusive jurisdiction in the region, but exercised that power very responsibly.
A non-example of jurisdiction would be a situation where a court does not have the authority to hear a case because it falls outside of its geographical or subject matter boundaries. For example, a state court would not have jurisdiction over a federal criminal case.
If a federal court only has appellate jurisdiction it can only hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower federal courts and can't conduct its own trials.For example, the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts have only appellate jurisdiction, primarily over cases tried in the 94 US District Courts.The Supreme Court of the United States is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction; however, it also exercises original jurisdiction over disputes between the states. The Supreme Court may review appeals from both federal and state courts, as long as the appeal contains a (preserved) federal question. This means the case must involve federal law, US treaties, or US Constitutional issues.
The purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789 was to establish the federal court system in the United States. It laid out the structure of the federal judiciary, including the creation of the Supreme Court and the lower federal courts, and defined their jurisdiction and powers. It also helped to clarify the relationship between state and federal courts.
United States District CourtsThe country is divided into many federal judicial "districts" each with its own US District Court and panel of judges. Any cases emanating from lower courts within the district would begin with that particular "District Court" and then, if necessary, proceed to the US Court of Appeals for [x] Circuit (whatever Circuit the particularly District Court happens to be in). The court with "original jurisdiction" is a trial court, the entry point into the judiciary. For cases of general jurisdiction, the United States District Courts have original jurisdiction over most cases. There are also "special" or "limited subject matter" jurisdiction courts, such as US Tax Court and US Bankruptcy Court that fall under the District Court umbrella (there are many limited subject matter courts that are not part of the District Court system, but these probably hear fewer cases each year). The US Supreme Court also hears a limited number of cases under original jurisdiction, mostly disputes between the states.
No, they are completely different court systems. One has jurisdiction over state matters, the other over federal matters.
appeals and jurisdiction
When state and federal courts both have authority to hear the same case, they have concurrent jurisdiction.Each system has both courts of original jurisdiction (trial courts) and courts of appellate jurisdiction. State courts typically hear matters involving state questions; federal courts hear matters involving federal questions. There are some exceptions, however, when a case may be heard in either state or federal court.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
appeals and jurisdiction
appeals and jurisdiction
appeals and jurisdiction
Both federal and state courts have jurisdiction over criminal cases.
Concurrent jurisdiction
Concurrent jurisdiction
Concurrent.
The Supreme Court of the United States has federal jurisdiction. The Supreme court can also be used as an appeals court for state and local charges.
No. If the suit is over a certain dollar amount, it can be heard in federal court under diversity jurisdiction. If it involves federal law, it can also be heard in federal court under federal question jurisdiction. Unless it is a matter of exclusive federal jurisdiction, the state court maintains concurrent jurisdiction.