Chapter 2 Objectives Explain the function of the courts.

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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

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

The Court System What are two functions of the court system? Quick Quiz answers 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.

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

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

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

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

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