Federal vs. State Courts

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Are established by a state

State/Local Courts

<p>State/Local Courts</p>
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Are established under the U.S. Constitution to decide disputes involving the Constitution and laws passed by Congress

Federal Courts

<p>Federal Courts</p>
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Deals with lawsuits against the United States

Federal Courts

<p>Federal Courts</p>
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Deals with antitrust cases

Federal Courts

<p>Federal Courts</p>
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Deals with bankruptcy cases

Federal Courts

<p>Federal Courts</p>
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Deals with patent cases

Federal Courts

<p>Federal Courts</p>
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Deals with copyright cases

Federal Courts

<p>Federal Courts</p>
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Deals with federal crime cases

Federal Courts

<p>Federal Courts</p>
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Deals with cases between citizens of different states if the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 (under diversity jurisdiction)

Federal Courts

<p>Federal Courts</p>
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Deals with robbery cases

State/Local Courts

<p>State/Local Courts</p>
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Deals with traffic violations

State/Local Courts

<p>State/Local Courts</p>
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Deals With broken contracts

State/Local Courts

<p>State/Local Courts</p>
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Deals with family dispute cases

State/Local Courts

<p>State/Local Courts</p>
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Dobbs, a Michigan resident, buys a used car from Rick's Used Cars, a Michigan business. A few weeks later the car breaks down, and Dobbs learns that it needs a new engine. Dobbs sues Rick's Used Cars for fraud and breach of contract. Which type of court would this case be heard in?

State/Local Court

<p>State/Local Court</p>
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Eugene, a Michigan resident, wrecks into the car of Carl, an Idaho resident. The damage was $175,000, and Carl wants to get payed. Carl sues Eugene for the damages. Which type of court would this case be heard in?

Federal Court

<p>Federal Court</p>