2.1 b a c kn e x t h o m e chapter 2 objectives explain the function of the courts. explain the...

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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.

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

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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.

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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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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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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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Procedures inCourts of Record

Filing of suitFiling of suit

SummonsSummons

Defendantadmits charges

Defendantadmits charges

Defendantdenies charges

Defendantdenies charges

DiscoveryDiscovery

TrialTrial