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Federal District Court
Jurisdiction: Handles civil cases under federal statutes, the Constitution, or treaties. Type of cases: Includes civil rights cases, federal tax disputes, cases involving federal agencies, and other federal matters.
Small Claims Court
Jurisdiction: Handles minor civil disputes, usually involving small monetary amounts. Type of cases: Includes cases like small debts, property damage, or minor contractual disputes.
County/District Court
Jurisdiction: Above small claims, handling a wider range of civil cases. Type of cases: Includes tort, contract, real property, and family law cases with higher amounts in question than small claims.
State Supreme/High Court
Jurisdiction: High-level state court with broad authority on civil matters. Type of cases: Handles appeals from lower courts and significant cases of first instance.
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