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A quick definition of court:

A court is a place where judges listen to people's problems and decide what should happen. There are different kinds of courts in the United States, like federal courts and state courts. The highest court in the country is called the Supreme Court. It helps decide important cases that have to do with the Constitution or federal laws. Each state also has its own courts to help people with their problems. Some states even have special courts for certain kinds of problems, like family or housing issues.

A more thorough explanation:

A court is a place where legal issues and claims are heard and decided by one or more judges. There are federal courts and state courts in the United States. The highest court in the country is the U.S. Supreme Court, which has the power to hear cases involving constitutional or federal issues. Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving federal laws or the Constitution, as well as cases between citizens of different states. States have jurisdiction over all other cases and usually have trial and superior courts.

  • The U.S. Supreme Court is a federal court that has the power to hear cases involving constitutional or federal issues. For example, if someone believes their constitutional rights have been violated, they can appeal to the Supreme Court.
  • A state trial court is an example of a court that has jurisdiction over cases within a specific state. For example, if someone is charged with a crime in California, their case would be heard in a California trial court.
  • Specialty courts, such as family courts or housing courts, are examples of state courts that handle specific types of cases. For example, a family court would handle cases involving divorce, child custody, and child support.

These examples illustrate how courts are responsible for hearing and deciding legal cases. Depending on the type of case and the jurisdiction, different courts may have the power to make decisions. The court system is designed to ensure that justice is served and that legal disputes are resolved fairly.

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it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
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Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
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