Justia Legal Resources: Guide to Lawsuits and the Court Process
Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog
MARCH 25, 2025
When Can a Federal Court Hear a Case? There are two main situations in which a federal court might be able to hear a case. The first is when the lawsuit raises a question of federal law. Otherwise, a state court will hear the case. A judge will decide this type of case on their own.
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