Every state court system has trial courts where disputes are initially brought and tried. These are the courts of:

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Trial courts are also known as courts of original jurisdiction, as they are the first courts to hear and decide disputes. Limited jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to hear only certain types of cases, while special jurisdiction refers to a court's authority over specific types of cases (such as bankruptcy or tax court). Appellate jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to hear appeals from lower courts.

Every State Court System Has Trial Courts Where Disputes Are