Role and Structure of the Judiciary

Courts are at the crux of interpretation and development of legal doctrine. The U$.$S$.$ judicial structure involves a system of state and federal courts that work in tandem to resolve legal disputes between two or more parties. A fundamental understanding of the law requires a firm grasp of the differences between these courts and how they operate.

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U$.$S$.$ District Court for S$.$D$.$ of Florida

U$.$S$.$ Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Federal Trial Court

Florida Supreme Court