1. 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.
To accompany Law for Business, 14e, by Ashcroft and Ashcroft © 2002 West Educational Publishing

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What are two functions of the court system?
If a conflict arises between a state statute and a federal statute, which one takes precedence?

3. The Court System What are two functions of the court system?
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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.

4. Special Federal Courts Federal District Courts
Federal Court System
U. S. Supreme Court
U. S. Court of Appeals
Special Federal Courts
Federal District Courts

5. State Courts of Appeals State Courts of Original Jurisdiction
State Court System
State Supreme Court
State Courts of Appeals
State Courts of Original Jurisdiction
Inferior Courts
Small Claims

6. Let’s
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Court Officers
Discuss the duties of each of the following officers of the court:
Bailiff
Sheriff
Judge
Clerk of Court
Attorney

7. Procedures in Courts of Record
Filing of suit
Summons
Defendant
admits charges
Defendant
denies charges
Discovery
Trial

8. Do you have any questions?
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Do you have any questions?