Jurisdiction
True or False. New evidence can be presented on appeal.
False -- no new evidence may be presented.
What is the lowest type of state court?
Local trial courts
What is the lowest type of federal court?
District court
How many justices are there on the USSC?
nine
Parties can ______________ a settlement themselves.
negotiate
What are the 2 main types of court systems in the US
Federal and State
What is the highest type of state court?
state supreme court
What is the highest type of federal court?
The U.S supreme court
Define writ of certiorari
order which instructs lower courts to turn over court records to USC
Parties can invite a third party _______________, whose actions are ADVISORY and NOT BINDING
Mediator
What is original jurisdiction?
The courts power to hear a case for the first time.
What does specialized jurisdiction mean?
Certain types of cases can be heard by a specific court.
How many circuits are in the federal court system
13
Appeals courts -- 12 dedicated to certain geographic areas -- 1 dedicated to the Federal Circuit
Define Verdict
The final decision of the case
A third party _______________ decision is legally binding.
Arbitrator
What is appellate jurisdiction?
The courts power to hear an appeal from a lower court.
List all at least 3 types of specialized courts.
family, juvenile, small claims, criminal, probate etc.
Name the three levels of federal courts.
district courts
court of appeals
US supreme court
Define plaintiff
The person bringing the suit -- the accuser
Allowing the courts to resolve a dispute is called _______________
Litigation
What is specialized jurisdiction?
A courts power to hear a certain type of case.
Define Municipal Court
Local courts that deal with things like ordinances, spedding tickets etc.
An appeal can be granted under what conditions?
If a due process of law or policy or procedure can be shown.
Where is the court house for the U.S. Supreme Court
Washington, D.C.
What is a benefit of arbitration?
Can get on the docket quicker and can be private vs. open court.