Explain the original and appellate types of jurisdiction.

Asked by bookragstutor on 06 Dec 09:52

Last updated by Jill W on 15 Oct 15:41

Answered by Jill W on 15 Oct 15:41

Original jurisdiction: A court in which a case is first heard.

Appellate jurisdiction: A court in which a case is heard on appeal from a lower court.

The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction.