Chapter 2 Flashcards
(14 cards)
A court that hears matters of specialized or limited nature
Limited-Jurisdiction Trial Court
A court that hears cases of a general nature that is not within the jurisdiction of limited jurisdiction trial courts. Testimony and evidence at trial are recorded and stored for future reference
General-Jurisdiction Trial Court
A court that hears appeals from trial courts
Intermediate Appellate Court
Hears appeals from intermediate appellate state courts and certain trail courts
Highest State Court
Federal courts that hear matters of specific matters or limited jurisdiction
Special Federal Courts
The federal court system’s trial courts of general jurisdiction
US District Courts
The federal court system’s intermediate court
US Courts of Appeals
A court of Appeals in Washington DC that has specialized appellate jurisdiction to review the decisions of the court of federal claims, the patent and trademark office, and the court of international trade
US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
The highest court in the US. The only court created by the US Constitution
Supreme Court of the United States
A petition asking the Supreme Court to hear a case
Petition of Certiorari
An official notice that the Supreme Court will review a case
Writ of Certiorari
A case arising under the US Constitution, treaties, or federal statutes and regulations
Federal Question Case
A means for bringing a lawsuit in federal court that involves a nonfederal question if the parties are: citizens of different states or a citizen of a state and a citizen of a foreign country
Diversity of CItenship
Having some stake in the outcome of a lawsuit
Standing to Sue
