Law Lexicon
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces - Court which hears appeals from court marshal decisions.
United States Court of Claims - Court which hears actions against the U.S. Government.
United States Court of Customs & Patent Appeals - Court which hears appeals from all U.S. customs courts.
United States Court of International Trade - Court which hears cases concerning federal tariff laws.
United States District Courts - Courts which try both criminal and civil actions and admiralty cases.
United States Magistrate Judge - Courts given authority by 28 U.S.C. s 636. This court hears all preliminary criminal matters, but does not conduct felony trials, and any pre-trial civil matters referred by the district court. If all parties consent, this court can hear criminal misdemeanour and civil trials.
United States Marshal's Service - Agency which serves civil and criminal process in federal courts.
United States Reports - Publication of court decisions of the United States Supreme Court.
United States Supreme Court- The highest court in the land, established by U.S. Constitution.
Unlawful detainer - A detention of real estate without the consent of the owner or other person entitled to its possession.
Source: Jurist International.
