Original jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time, rather than on appeal. It involves the power to make initial decisions on the facts, legal issues, and remedies involved.
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The highest federal court in the United States, which has both original and appellate jurisdiction.
Federal Courts: Courts established by the federal government that have the authority to decide lawsuits between states, citizens from different states, and other cases under federal law