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Describe "equitable" relief.
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such remedies as injunctions, equitable rescission of a contract etc.
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Define "original jurisdiction"
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Jurisdiction is the authority a court has over a case and teh people and property involved. The court that first hears the case has "original jurisdiction"
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What is a Federal district court?
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is the trial court in the federal court system
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How many district courts does CA have?
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Four
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How many federal courts of appean are there?
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13
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What states are in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals?
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WA ID MT NV CA AZ
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What sets precedent for the district courts?
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A decision by the circuit court of appeals is precedent for all courts in the circuit, but only persuasive to district courts outside the circuit.
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What is another name for the US Sup Court?
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"the court of last resort"
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How many supreme court justices are on the US Sup Crt?
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9
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How many justices must agree to take a case in order for cert. to be granted?
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4
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Name 4 "special federal courts"
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court of international trade, court of federal claims, court o f veterans appeals and tax court
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How many district courts does CA have?
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6
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