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| Jurisdiction | The power and authority given to a court to hear a case and make a judgment |
| Diversity of citizenship | Cases which involve citizens of different states and in which the amount of money exceeds $75000. (Federal Case) |
| Admiralty cases | those cases pertaining to the sea. (Federal Case) |
| Patent and copyright cases | Cases involving legal grounds for ownership as it relates to inventions, books, songs etc. (Federal Case) |
| Bankruptcy cases | can help a person by discarding debt or making a plan to repay debts. (Federal Case) |
| original jurisdiction | The court has this if it tries a case the first time it is heard. |
| appellate jurisdiction | Courts that hear appeals from lower courts have this. |
| limited jurisdiction | Most local courts have this meaning they handle minor matters such as misdemeanors and civil actions involving small amounts of money. |
| General jurisdiction | Courts that have this are general trial courts that are often called superior court, court of common pleas, and they handle both criminal and civil cases. |
| Delinquent child | A minor under a certain age (generally 16-18) who has committed an adult crime. |
| Unruly child | A minor who has done something inappropriate that is not considered an adult crime such as violating curfew, skipping school, or using tobacco. |
| Neglected or abused child | A child who is homeless, destitute, or without adequate parental care. |
