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,