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2.1
b a c k n e x th o m e
Chapter 2 Objectives
Explain the function of the courts.Explain the relationships of the
various courts in our society.Describe the procedure for filing a
lawsuit.Describe the basic procedure for a
jury trial.
© 2002 West Educational Publishing To accompany Law for Business, 14e, by Ashcroft and Ashcroft
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2.2
b a c k n e x th o m e
The Court System
What are two functions of the court system?
To interpret the law and to apply the law.
If a conflict arises between a state statute and a federal statute, which one takes precedence?
Federal statute.
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2.3
b a c k n e x th o m e
Federal Court System
U. S. Supreme CourtU. S. Supreme Court
U. S. Court of AppealsU. S. Court of Appeals
Special Federal CourtsSpecial Federal Courts Federal District CourtsFederal District Courts
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2.4
b a c k n e x th o m e
State Court System
State Supreme CourtState Supreme Court
State Courts of AppealsState Courts of Appeals
State Courts of Original JurisdictionState Courts of Original Jurisdiction
Inferior CourtsInferior Courts Small ClaimsSmall Claims
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2.5
b a c k n e x th o m e
Court Officers
Discuss the duties of each of the following officers of the court:
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BailiffBailiff SheriffSheriff
Attorney Attorney Clerk of CourtClerk of Court
JudgeJudge
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2.6
b a c k n e x th o m e
Procedures inCourts of Record
Filing of suitFiling of suit
SummonsSummons
Defendantadmits charges
Defendantadmits charges
Defendantdenies charges
Defendantdenies charges
DiscoveryDiscovery
TrialTrial