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Federal Court Structure

Name of court                                            Type of Court                                      Type of Jurisdiction

U.S. Supreme Court Court of Last Resort Appellate & Original
U.S. Courts of Appeals Intermediate Appellate Court Appellate
U.S. District Courts Trial Court Original
U.S. Magistrates Limited Jurisdiction Courts Limited