BALW20150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Diversity Jurisdiction, Online Dispute Resolution, American Arbitration Association
25 Jan 2018
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2-3 state and federal court systems: trial courts of limited jurisdiction, trial courts of general jurisdiction, appellate courts (intermediate appellate courts, state"s highest court (state supreme court) If case involves federal statute/constitutional issue, decision of state supreme court can be appealed to us supreme court. Judges are either voted in or appointed. Courts in which trials are held/testimony is taken. State courts have general or limited jurisdiction. Can be called county, district, superior, or circuit courts. State trial courts have jurisdiction over civil disputes and criminal prosecutions. General jurisdiction courts may hear appeals from limited jurisdiction courts. Ex: municipal courts (traffic/drug courts) and domestic relations courts (divorce/custody) Inferior trial courts hearing only civil cases with claims less than a certain amount. Can be appealed to trial court of general jurisdiction. Islamic law courts: courts of limited jurisdiction that serve the muslim community and decide cases in reference to sharia law (derived from qur"an)
