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Objective 29c Distinguish among federal, state, and concurrent jurisdiction, and explain how state and federal courts in

Objective 29c Distinguish among federal, state, and concurrent jurisdiction, and explain how state and federal courts interrelate. Rose Evans 4/23/08 5 th period. Jurisdiction Overview. Jurisdiction- power of legal bodies to make pronouncements and enforce justice

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Objective 29c Distinguish among federal, state, and concurrent jurisdiction, and explain how state and federal courts in

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  1. Objective 29cDistinguish among federal, state, and concurrent jurisdiction, and explain how state and federal courts interrelate Rose Evans 4/23/08 5th period

  2. Jurisdiction Overview • Jurisdiction- power of legal bodies to make pronouncements and enforce justice • 3 types of judicial jurisdiction • Personal • Territorial • Subject matter

  3. Federal Jurisdiction • Can only hear cases where federal jurisdiction is established • Court must have subject matter and personal jurisdiction

  4. Federal Jurisdiction Cont. • 94 districts • Congress has power to legislate in areas that it has been delegated

  5. State Jurisdiction • Hear civil and criminal cases • Courts are divided through territory • Contains some specialized courts

  6. Concurrent Jurisdiction • Held by two or more courts • Forum shopping- appealing to a court that is most likely to rule on your side

  7. For Example • If a Georgia party sued a New York party, the suit could take place in either New York Federal court, or New York state court

  8. Interrelations of Courts • It is often argued as to whether a case belongs in State or Federal court • State appeals which lead to dissent are heard in the Federal courts

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