In US federal court and, in some states, the name of the main trial court. Thus, if you file suit in federal court, your case will normally be heard in federal district court. States may also group their appellate courts into districts — for example, The First District Court of Appeal.
This site contains general legal information but does not constitute professional legal advice for your particular situation. Persuing this glossary does not create an attorney-client or legal adviser relationship. If you have specific questions, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.
To help you cite our definitions in your bibliography, here is the proper citation layout for the three major formatting styles, with all of the relevant information filled in.
- Page URL:https://dlssolicitors.com/define/district-court/
- Modern Language Association (MLA):District Court. dlssolicitors.com. DLS Solicitors. April 18, 2024 https://dlssolicitors.com/define/district-court/.
- Chicago Manual of Style (CMS):District Court. dlssolicitors.com. DLS Solicitors. https://dlssolicitors.com/define/district-court/ (accessed: April 18, 2024).
- American Psychological Association (APA):District Court. dlssolicitors.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from dlssolicitors.com website: https://dlssolicitors.com/define/district-court/
