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Federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction. This means that unlike in state courts where you can file almost any type of lawsuit, by law, federal courts may only hear limited types of cases. Article III of the United States Constitution gives federal courts this limited right.
→ Read MoreDetermining the appropriate jurisdiction and venue in which to file a lawsuit can be like trying to figure out a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Some jurisdictional requirements are fairly straightforward. However, because every state has its own set of rules on where to file a law suit, the process of deciding exactly where you should file a lawsuit will depend on the jurisdiction and venue requirements for your state, any other state involved in your controversy, and the individual facts applicable to your case.
→ Read MoreWhat are the typical types of lawsuits?
→ Read MoreUse the information in this article to understand the difference between civil and criminal procedure.
→ Read MoreThe kind of cases that a court gets to hear are determined by the ‘subject matter jurisdiction’ that the court has. A federal court has exclusive jurisdiction (i.e. is the only court that gets to hear) cases arising out of the US Constitution, as well as some other limited types of cases like bankruptcy cases and tax cases. Other than these limited excepts, state courts can handle pretty much everything else.
→ Read MoreNot all lawsuits are heard by a jury. Read this article to see when a lawsuit will go before a jury panel, and when the dispute will be resolved by a judge.
→ Read MoreIn order to hear a lawsuit, a court must have the proper legal jurisdiction. Before you take the steps to file a lawsuit, make sure you know what court can hear your case.
→ Read MoreFind the right lawyer for your legal issue.
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