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Local Courts

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

Courts limited to a particular territory or district. The term frequently signifies the state courts In opposition to the United States courts.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Courts whose jurisdiction is limited to a particular territory or district. The expression often signifies the courts of the state, in opposition to the United States couris. People v. Porter, 90 N. Y. 75; Geraty v. Reid, 78 N. Y. 67.

Defined under Local in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Courts whose jurisdiction is limited to a particular territory or district. The expression often signifies the courts of the state, in opposition tothe United states courts,