Chapter 2 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is jurisdiction?
A
courts power to hear a case
2
Q
What are trial courts?
A
hear cases when they first enter the legal system; “common plea” on state level, “district courts” federal system
3
Q
What is appellate court?
A
power to review previous judicial decisions to determine whether trial courts erred their decision
4
Q
What is a question of law?
A
issues concerning the interpretation or application of the law
5
Q
What is a question of fact?
A
question about an event or characteristic in a case
6
Q
What is in persom juridiction?
A
courts power to render a decision affecting the rights of the specific persons before the court room
