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| Discovery is conducted to reveal facts and develop evidence before trial; modern procedural rules have broadened the scope to prevent parties from surprising each other with the new evidence of trial. |
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| In order to hear a case a dispute a court must have |
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1. Subject matter jurisdiction
2. "Personal jurisdiction" or this territorial power over the parties in a case |
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| State courts can hear cases involving state law claims and they can also hear most federal law cases. |
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| Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction |
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| Only federal courts can hear cases relating to: federal crimes, admiralty law, antitrust laws, bankruptcy, copyright and trademark |
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