Factors that determine the right venue for your case when filing a lawsuit, which is primarily determined by case-specific factors.
Civil court is a government institution that settles disputes between two or more entities, typically in the same courthouse that also tries criminal cases. Sometimes, the same action (such as assault) will be tried both in civil and criminal court. ...
Explanation of class-action lawsuits and cases, in which several plaintiffs with similar grievances join the same lawsuit against a defendant, with information about how classes are certified by courts.
Links to various types of courts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, including bankruptcy; family; immigration; probate; and small claims courts. Also includes federal court directories.
Brief overview of our state and federal court systems and how they relate to one another, including information about legal precedent, the role of judges, and related matters.
There are two kinds of courts in this country -- state courts and federal courts. Following is a discussion of key differences between the state and federal court systems. Establishment of State and Federal Courts State and local courts are establish...
The United States Court system is an overlapping network of different courts which can, at first glance, seem confusing. However, a closer look reveals a relatively simple pattern to the way courts are structured. Each state and federal court system ...
Brief overview of how the U.S. federal court system is structured, from the district courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, and how it relates to state courts.
The vast majority of both civil and criminal cases are heard in state courts, from major felonies to speeding tickets. Other procedures typically not related to disputes among parties, such as obtaining a marriage license or the probate process for a...
Explanation of how to determine the proper venue for a state court case, or where your suit will be heard in most states' court systems.
