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What are the conditions that give a federal court jurisdiction in a case as opposed to a State Court?
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.)
What is the minimum amount you can sue for in the small claims court?
There is no minimum.
What is minimum time you can do in federal prison?
The minimum amount of time an individual might serve in federal prison depends on the offense and the specific sentence imposed by the court. In some cases, individuals may be eligible for early release or parole after serving a percentage of their sentence.
Do you have to have a federal attorney represent you in federal court?
Not necessarily - just someone who is admitted to practice before the court in question.
What is the minimum amount that will be worth debt collectors obtaining a court judgment?
£1000
Which court would handle an appeal from someone living in Puerto Rico?
They would have both a local appelate court for the local Commonwealth court system and a federal appelate court for the federal court system.
Can you go to small claims court for 200 dollars?
Yes. There is no minimum amount you can sue for in small claims court.
Who appoints supreme court justices and other federal judges?
Someone
Is it a min amount of dollars that someone can take you to court?
no
What determines if a case goes to federal court or state court in Montana drug offenses?
If the crime carries a felony punishment, your case will go to federal court. The amount of drugs you have on your person will determine if it is a felony or not.
What is the minimum sentence for bank robbery in Vermont?
Vermont statutes have no bearing on your crime. Bank robbery is a Federal Offense, and you will be tried in a US District Court, not a state court, and (if convicted) you will serve your time in a federal prison.
Must a case in which a resident of nebraska sues a citizen of Louisiana be heard in a federal court?
No. If the suit is over a certain dollar amount, it can be heard in federal court under diversity jurisdiction. If it involves federal law, it can also be heard in federal court under federal question jurisdiction. Unless it is a matter of exclusive federal jurisdiction, the state court maintains concurrent jurisdiction.
