1. 2.1 b a c kn e x t h 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 PublishingTo accompany Law for Business, 14e, by Ashcroft and Ashcroft

2. 2.2 b a c kn e x t h 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. Quick Quiz Quick Quiz Quick Quiz Quick Quiz Quick Quiz Quick Quiz Quick Quiz Quick Quiz

3. 2.3 b a c kn e x t h o m e Federal Court System U. S. Supreme Court U. S. Court of Appeals Special Federal Courts Federal District Courts

4. 2.4 b a c kn e x t h o m e State Court System State Supreme Court State Courts of Appeals State Courts of Original Jurisdiction Inferior Courts Small Claims

5. 2.5 b a c kn e x t h o m e Court Officers Discuss the duties of each of the following officers of the court: Let’s Discuss Let’s Discuss Let’s Discuss Let’s Discuss Let’s Discuss Let’s Discuss Let’s Discuss Let’s Discuss Bailiff Sheriff Attorney Clerk of Court Judge

6. 2.6 b a c kn e x t h o m e Procedures in Courts of Record Filing of suit Summons Defendant admits charges Defendant admits charges Defendant denies charges Defendant denies charges Discovery Trial