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Inferior courts refer to trial courts (or courts of original jurisdiction), as opposed to appellate courts, in both the state or federal court systems. In the federal court system, the inferior courts typically refer to US District Courts, but may also refer to special courts, such as the US Court of Federal Claims, as well as territorial courts that function as district courts for US territories such as the US Virgin Islands, Guam, etc.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe question must be more specific. They are known by several different names/titles depending on the state in question (e.g.: Superior Courts - Circuit Courts - Courts of Common Pleas - etc - etc).
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How are lower state courts different from higher state courts courts?
The lower state courts are courts of original jurisdiction and hear all cases within their purview and conduct jury trials. The higher state courts are not courts of original jurisdiction, only hearing cases that are referred to them by appeal of a lower court verdict or by motion. They conduct non-jury trials. These courts are the Court of Appeals and the State Supreme Court.
What branch of government reviews cases appealed from lower federal courts and highest state courts?
Judicial.
What is seven different types of courts?
U.S. District Courts U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. Supreme Court State Supreme Court Appellate Courts Trial Courts Lower Courts
What does the word state with a lower-case s refer?
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Which of the following does not describe the state attorney general?
hears cases appealed from lower courts
Is superior court lower than a supreme court?
Yes, except in New York state where the "supreme courts" are the trial courts of the system.
Where do State courts get their power from?
State constitutions The United States judiciary consists of parallel systems of federal and state courts. Each of the 50 states has its own system of courts whose powers derive from state consitutions and laws. The federal court system consists of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts established by Congress. Federal courts derive their powers from the Constitution and federal laws.
What does the word state--with a lower-case s--refer to?
It refers to the condition of something.
Is appellate court federal?
They allow parties to contest the ruling of lower courts. -Apex
Do general trial courts hear cases from lower courts?
It depends on the setup of your state's judicial system. In some states, cases heard by a magistrate or other lower court can be appealed to a court of common pleas, or "general trial court". Generally, however, cases are appealed to appellate courts and not to trial courts.
Which type of case would be heard in a state's district or appellate court?
Cases involving state laws or disputes that occurred within the state's jurisdiction would typically be heard in a state's district or appellate court. These courts have authority to rule on matters related to state law, appeals from lower courts, and to interpret and apply state statutes and regulations.
What branch of government can overrule decisions made by lower courts?
Appellate courts in the Judicial Branch have jurisdiction (power, authority) to review and uphold lower court decisions on appeal.Decisions can only be enforced by the Executive Branch.
