Question

Federal appeals courts are also known as circuit courts. True or False

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement is true.

Explanation:

• In U.S, circuit courts are also known as federal appeal courts. They are the intermediate courts of appeal in the judicial structure of the .country.
• A court of appeals or circuit court hears and reviews appeals from the district court decisions that have already been heard.
• There are 13 appellate courts or circuit courts in total and they are also called the U.S. Courts of Appeals.
• They have jurisdiction all over the country and may hear appeals of special cases such as patent case, international trade case, etc.