| The Jury in a Civil Lawsuit |
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| There is a constitutional right to a jury trial in certain types of civil cases. The jury in a civil lawsuit usually contains 6 to 12 people. More... |
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| The Justiciability Requirement in Federal Court Cases |
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| The United States Constitution vests in the Supreme Court of the United States and any federal courts created by Congress the federal judicial power to decide cases or controversies. The federal courts' authority to settle a dispute thus comes from the constitution or a law passed by Congress. But before a court can resolve a dispute, the dispute has to present a justiciable controversy, that is, a real controversy between two opposing parties. This article discusses the factors the federal courts consider in determining whether a dispute is justiciable. If the dispute is considered justiciable, it is appropriate for the federal court to decide the matter. Otherwise, the federal court will dismiss the case.More... |
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| Diversity in the Courts |
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| While great strides have been made in reducing racial and ethnic discrimination in all areas of society, the problem is not completely gone. It is essential to public confidence in the courts to assure a racial and ethnic neutral court system. Starting in 1988, task forces were implemented in many states to address racial and ethnic discrimination issues in the courts.More... |
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| Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation in Appellate Courts |
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| In the 1970s settlement conferences were used in the appellate courts in response to the increasing number of appeals that were being filed. Settlement conferences had mixed results. In the 1990s, appellate courts began using mediation conferences to encourage the settlement of civil cases on appeal. The underlying assumption is that all cases do not need full appellate review by the appellate court. More... |
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| The Supreme Court of the United States |
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| The United States Constitution provides that the judicial power of the United States is vested in one Supreme Court and any lower courts established by the United States Congress. The Supreme Court was organized on February 2, 1790. More... |
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