BSLW1021 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Interrogatories, Garnishment, Counterclaim
24 Jan 2017
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Court: tribunal established by government to hear evidence, decide cases brought before it, and provide remedies when a wrong has been committed. Subject matter jurisdiction: types of cases the court has the authority to hear. Original jurisdiction: right to hear the case first. General jurisdiction: right to hear both civil and criminal cases. Limited or special jurisdiction can only hear certain types of cases. Appellate jurisdiction: reviews the work of a lower court usually three judges who hear about the proceedings of a lower court to determine if there is reversible error. Reversible error: a mistake of applying the law or admitting evidence that affected the outcome of the case. Can choose to affirm, reverse or remand the decision of a lower court. Remanding is like referring to another court. General trial courts of the federal system. Courts for those in violation of federal law. Civil suits in which the us has been a party.
