Explain the subject matter jurisdiction of federal courts
Full Question:
Explain the subject matter jurisdiction of federal courts
08/14/2007 |
Category: Civil Actions |
State: Florida |
#7926
Answer:
Federal District Courts hear matters involving federal questions (e.g., violation of a federal statutes). These courts also can here matters involving diversity of citizenship if the matter involves $75,000 or more. Diversity of citizenship means that opposing parties in a lawsuit are citizens of different states (including corporations incorporated or doing business in different states) or a citizen of a foreign country. A federal court also has jurisdiction to hear matters if the United States is a party.
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals hear appeals from Federal District Courts. There are 12 Circuits in the United States. Mississippi is in 5th Circuit. The U.S. Supreme Court hears appeals from State Supreme Court and the Circuit Courts of Appeal.