Trial Court in United States

Plain-English Law

Trial Court as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455):

The first court to hear a lawsuit.

Concept of Trial Court

In the U.S., in the context of Judiciary power and branch, Trial Court has the following meaning: A court of original jurisdiction, where cases begin. (Source of this definition of Trial Court : University of Texas)

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See Also

• Judiciary Power
• Judiciary Branch