Question

How does Original jurisdiction differ from appellate jurisdiction for federal courts? (APEX)

A. Original jurisdiction applies to court that hear cases before any appeals can be made
B. Original jurisdiction applies in cases where no legal precedent currently exists
C. Original jurisdiction may only be applied in state court for civil cases.
D. Original jurisdiction only applies in special circumstances laid out in the constitution.

Answer 1

Original jurisdiction differ from appellate jurisdiction for federal courts in the following way:

A. Original jurisdiction applies to court that hear cases before any appeals can be made.

Original jurisdiction is the power a court has to hear a case for the first time. On the contrary, appellate jurisdiction is the power a higher court has to hear an appeal from a court of original jurisdiction and review the lower coourt's decision.

Answer 2

A is the correct answer.

Original jurisdiction refers to the court that has the authority to hear a case first. Once that court makes a decision then the litigants can appeal the case to a court with appellate jurisdiction.