Indiana Code > Title 33 > Article 24 > Chapter 1 – Justices and Jurisdiction
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| § 33-24-1-1 | Justices; quorum |
| § 33-24-1-2 | Jurisdiction |
| § 33-24-1-3 | Appeals; amount in controversy |
| § 33-24-1-4 | Justice presiding at trial of case |
Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 33 > Article 24 > Chapter 1 - Justices and Jurisdiction
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.