1. trial courts
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disputed situation.
2. In a trial there are two
5.
listen to testimony, consider evidence, and decide the facts in a
or sides to each case.
for similar cases in the future.
occurs when a judge makes a mistake as to the law
3. This opinion sets a
4. An
6. In the
applicable in the case.
of the U.S. Constitution creates a Supreme Court and gives
the power to create lower courts.
one party presents arguments asking the court to review
for similar cases in the future.
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the decision of the trial court.
7. This opinion sets a
8. Most state court systems
9. Federal trial courts are known as
10. The United States has
11.
courts and
circuit courts/
courts handle cases involving wills, and claims against estates
of persons who die with or without a will.
12. Most criminal cases are never brought to trial. Instead a
pretrial agreement.
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or