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Defined in 1 dictionary — Stimson (1881)

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

as in England, with appeal from the latter to the House of Lords; and law and equity are concurrently administered. TV. American Courts. 103. Courts of the United States. They have jurisdiction exclusive of the State courts in the following cases: crimes cognizable under the authority of the United States; suits for penalties and forfeitures incurred under United States laws; civil causes of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction; seizures on land or on waters not within admiralty and maritime jurisdiction; cases arising under patent-right or copyright laws; matters and proceedings in bankruptcy; controversies of a civil nature, where a State is a party, except between a State and its citizens, or between a State and citizens of other