BSLW1021 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Trial, Junk Science, Verdict
Document Summary
Chapter two: the court system and dispute resolutions. Court: a tribunal establishment by government to hear evidence, deicide cases brought before it, and provide remedies when a wrong ha been committed. Types of courts: jurisdiction: the authority of courts to hear cases. Subject matter jurisdiction: covers the type of cases the court has the authority to hear. Original jurisdiction: the authority to hear the original proceedings in a case. General jurisdiction: broad authority to hear general civil and criminal cases. Limited/special jurisdiction: the authority to hear only particular cases. Appeal: a review of the trial and decision of the lower court. Does not hear witnesses or take testimony. Reviews and determines if there has been a reversible error (mistake in applying the law) Can affirm, reverse, or remand (another trial hearing: the federal court system. Federal district courts: general trial courts of the federal system. The defendant is charged with a violation of federal law.
