JANUARY 23, 2024 LECTURE VIDEO

About this Video

• Video Title: JANUARY 23, 2024 LECTURE VIDEO
• Channel: Prof. Tebeau
• Speakers: Prof. Tebeau, Students (multiple)
• Duration: 01:04:39

Introduction

This lecture focuses on court systems and alternative dispute resolution. Professor Tebeau begins with general announcements regarding grades, then delves into the structure of state and federal court systems, explaining the concepts of jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, and subject matter jurisdiction. The lecture concludes with a discussion of jurisdiction in cyberspace.

Key Takeaways

• State Court Systems: Most state court systems are hierarchical, starting with trial courts (e.g., Superior Court in Georgia) and progressing to appellate courts (e.g., Court of Appeals and Supreme Court in Georgia). The specific names and structures vary by state.
• Federal Court System: The federal system is less complex, starting with district courts (trial courts), moving to circuit courts of appeal, and finally, the US Supreme Court.
• Jurisdiction: Courts must have both personal jurisdiction (over the individuals involved) and subject matter jurisdiction (over the type of case) to hear a case. Personal jurisdiction extends to state residents and those who have sufficient minimum contacts within the state. Long-arm statutes allow states to assert jurisdiction over non-residents based on their conduct or activities within the state. Corporations are subject to jurisdiction where incorporated, have their main office, or conduct business.
• Trial vs. Appellate Courts: Trial courts decide issues of fact and law; appellate courts only decide issues of law, accepting the trial court's findings of fact.
• Concurrent Jurisdiction: Many cases can be brought in either state or federal court. Factors influencing court selection include judge reputation, precedent, distance, and court specialization. Jurisdiction in cyberspace is increasingly relevant as online business expands.