US districts courts and courts of appeal Flashcards
1
Q
US DISTRICTS courts have what type of jurisdiction?
A
Original Jurisdiction and general jurisdiction
2
Q
Original Jurisdtiction
A
First to hear a case
3
Q
General jurisdiction
A
Hear a broad range of cases
4
Q
How are decisions made in the US DISTRICS of courts?
A
One court in a state and the decision is made by a jury
5
Q
US courts of APPEALS have what type of jurisdiction?
A
Appellate jurisdiction
6
Q
Appellate Jurisdiction
A
Right to hear an appeal
7
Q
What is the US courts of APPEALS
A
They attempt to see if justice was done in the first trial from the district courts.
8
Q
How are decisions made in the US courts of APPEALS?
A
a panel of 3 or more justices decide
