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What kinds of lawsuits do federal courts handle?

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. Ar...

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Jurisdiction and Venue: Selecting the Right Court

Determining 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. ...

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Are all lawsuits heard before a jury?

Not 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....

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In which court do I file my lawsuit?

In 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....