1. The president of a large corporation is accused of violating federal laws against insider trading of stocks. What court would hear the case for the first time? 2. The Texas Supreme Court rules that a man who lost his leg in a car wreck can recover damages only for that injury unless he can prove his other health problems resulted from that injury. From what court was this appealed to the Texas Supreme Court?
3. Marsha wants her deposit of $150 dollars from her apartment complex. What court will hear this case for the first time?
4. Mississippi sues Louisiana over the right to claim a large sandbar left behind after flood waters receded on the Mississippi River. What court will have jurisdiction in this case?
5. In a divorce proceeding, one party is seeking equitable distribution of their property. What court will hear this case for the first time?
6. Joey Jones must file the will of his late grandfather before property from the estate can be distributed. What court will hear this case for the first time?
7. A man convicted of armed robbery of a convenience store, a state felony, appeals the case because he believes a juror was unfairly influenced in the case. To what court will he appeal this case?
8. An employee of a department store is accused of felony theft for taking over $5,000 worth of clothing from the store. What court will hear the case for the first time?
9. Barbara has received a parking ticket with a $50 fine from a city policeman. What court will hear this case for the first time?
10. Private Roberts believes the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has wrongly denied him access to physical therapy for wounds he received in the war. To what court will he take his case?