Which courts are the "courts of first instance" in the federal judiciary?

A) appellate courts

B) district courts

C) criminal courts

D) civil courts

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Eliezer Murillo

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16 May, 16:40

Which courts are the "courts of first instance" in the federal judiciary?

A) appellate courts

B) district courts

C) criminal courts

D) civil courts

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Donte Fritz · Answer 1

It would be "district courts" that are the "courts of first instance" in the federal judiciary, since this is where cases are first heard, before they potentially move up to the appellate courts.

Which courts are the "courts of first instance" in the federal judiciary?A) appellate courtsB) district courtsC) criminal courtsD) civil courts

Which courts are the "courts of first instance" in the federal judiciary?

A) appellate courts

B) district courts

C) criminal courts

D) civil courts