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11 Cards in this Set
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Jurisdiction |
Is the power and authority given to a court to hear a case and to make a judgment. |
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Diversity of citizenship |
Cases, which involve citizens of different states and in which the amount of money in dispute exceeds $75,000. |
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Original jurisdiction |
Over most federal court cases, meaning they try a case the first time it is heard. |
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Appellate courts |
Are courts between lower courts and the highest court. They hear appeals and review cases from lower courts. |
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Intermediate courts |
Are courts between lower courts and the highest court. They hear appeals and review cases from lower courts. |
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Appellate jurisdiction |
Meaning that any party to a suit decided in a federal district court may appeal to the federal court of appeals in the circuit where the case was tried. |
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Limited jurisdiction |
Meaning they handle minor matters, such as misdemeanors and civil actions involving small amounts of money. |
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General jurisdiction |
Each country in most states has at least one general trial court. |
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Delinquent child |
Is a minor under a certain age (generally 16-18) who has committed an adult crime. |
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Unruly child |
Is generally a minor who has done something inappropriate that is not considered an adult crime, such as violating curfew, skipping school, or using tobacco. |
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Neglected or abused child |
Is one who is homeless, destitute, or without adequate parental care. The court may make such a child a ward of the state. |
