Codets Of The States

There is no uniformity among our States as to the number, name, or organization of their courts. Each State has some tribunal of last resort, with numerous subordinate tribunals; but the mode in which they are created, the extent of their jurisdiction, the selection of the judges and their terms of office and duties, are matters upon which each State legislates for itself. By name these courts are: a supreme court, court of appeals, or court of errors and appeals; courts of common pleas, county courts, or circuit courts for one or more counties; orphans', probate, or surrogates' courts; courts of sessions; recorders' courts; city courts; superior courts; district courts; aldermen's or justices' courts. For an account of which, see those titles, and the names or titles and references on page 275.