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Key Facts Judith Adams, 71, sued Boar's Head and Publix in Florida circuit court for negligence, breach of contract and other claims for an unspecified amount of damages.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
If charges have been filed in circuit court, then there is a guaranteed right to discovery.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2024
If a judge determines there is enough evidence to go to trial, the case is bound over to circuit court.
—M.l. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 29 July 2024
The circuit court judge on Sept. 12 then disallowed the plea, opens new tab.
—Jenna Greene, Reuters, 3 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1708, in the meaning defined above
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“Circuit court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circuit%20court. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Legal Definition
circuit court
noun
: a court that sits in more than one place in a judicial district: as
a
: a state court usually with original jurisdiction and sometimes with appellate jurisdiction
b
: any of the federal courts of appeals
—not used technically
Note: Before 1948, the U.S. Courts of Appeals were known as Circuit Courts of Appeals.
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