The Supreme Court of the United States has exclusive original jurisdiction over disputes between states.
The United States Supreme Court has jurisdiction to try cases dealing with disputes between states.
In cases arising under federal law, the federal courts have federal question jurisdiction. Federal jurisdiction can also arise where there is diversity of citizenship between the parties, as where they reside in two different states.
In the US it is the Supreme Court of the United States.
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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.
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.
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.
If the case involves a question of federal law, or if the federal court has diversity jurisdiction (parties reside in different states and minimum amount in dispute.)
The United States Supreme Court exercises both original and appellate jurisdiction.
The authority of a court to rule on certain cases is known as the jurisdiction of the court. State courts have jurisdiction over matters within that state, and different levels of courts have jurisdiction over lawsuits involving different amounts of money. Federal courts have jurisdiction over lawsuits between citizens of different states, or cases based on federal statutes.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is a federal court of specific subject-matter jurisdiction, whereas the eleven United States Circuit Courts of Appeal and the United States Court of Appeal for the District of Columbia Circuit are courts of plenary jurisdiction over specific geographic regions of the United States, as appellate courts from the jurisdiction of the ninety-four U.S. District Courts.
The key differences between state and federal court systems in the United States are the types of cases they handle, their jurisdiction, and the laws they apply. State courts primarily handle cases involving state laws and issues, while federal courts handle cases involving federal laws and issues. Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving federal laws, the U.S. Constitution, disputes between states, and cases involving parties from different states. State courts have jurisdiction over cases involving state laws, local ordinances, and disputes between residents of the same state. Additionally, federal courts are established by the U.S. Constitution and have limited jurisdiction, while state courts are established by state constitutions and have broader jurisdiction.