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What is the function of trial court
To determine the facts of the case, and how the law applies to them through testimony and evidence
Courts that can hear all kinds of cases, including criminal and tort
General jurisdiction courts
How many circuit courts are in Missouri?
46
Cannot be tried to the same crime twice
Double Jeopardy
Legal action to resolve a dispute between two parties or the plaintiff must prove by 51% evidence
Civil litigation
Legal action by government, which must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt of 95%
Criminal case
Springfield court of appeals is in what district
Southern
Kansas City court of appeals is in what district
Western
Missouri court of appeals is in what district
Eastern
⭐️ trial courts for the federal system are known as
District courts
How many districts are in the US?
94
In Missouri, if we are not happy with our Circuit Court ruling where do we go?
Missouri State court of appeals
Legal principle, meaning to stand by the decision where courts follow previous rulings
(My brother prom)
Stave Decis
Specialty cords that can only hear specific types of cases such as traffic, juvenile, probate family, law, and small claims
Limited jurisdiction courts
⭐️ St. Louis is in what district
22
The level of evidence to prove a case either 51% for civil or 95 beyond a reasonable doubt for criminal is called what ?
Burden of proof
