Dec 04, 2024  
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LAW 3835 - Federal Courts


This course analyzes the jurisdiction and functioning of the federal courts, the distribution of authority between federal and state courts, and the roles of federal and state law in the federal system. Topics include the constitutional limits of federal judicial power, the original jurisdiction of the district courts, the role of state courts in enforcing federal law, the distinction between state and federal questions, the rule of decision in federal litigation, and the conflicts between the state and federal judicial systems. Emphasis is placed on legislative proposals with respect to the jurisdiction of the federal courts.

Prerequisites & Notes
Constitutional Law I  (Pre-Req or Co-Req)

 

Credits: 3





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