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The difference between original and appellate jurisdiction.

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1 The difference between original and appellate jurisdiction.
Objective 5.3 The difference between original and appellate jurisdiction.

2 the authority to interpret and administer the law.
jurisdiction the authority to interpret and administer the law.

3 original jurisdiction
the authority of a court to be the first court to hold trials in certain kinds of cases.

4 appellate jurisdiction
the authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts. (no trial)

5 Every convicted person has the right to appeal to an appellate court.

6 An appeal is usually made when lawyers believe the law was not applied correctly in a lower court.

7 A case can also be appealed if new evidence is found.

8 Does the appeals court have to hear the case?


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