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Jurisdictional Hierarchy from "summary" of The Common Law Tradition by Karl N. Llewellyn
Jurisdictional hierarchy is a system in which different courts are organized and connected to one another. It helps to determine the order of precedence and make sure that legal decisions are consistent and fair.- Jurisdictional Hierarchy is the structure by which different government agencies and legal systems are classified according to their level of authority within a given area.
- By understanding and comprehending jurisdictional hierarchy, individuals know how to interact with different levels of government appropriately.
- The court system also follows this hierarchy, helping to reaffirm its legitimacy by clarifying under whose jurisdiction certain cases fall.
- This structure applies in countries with multiple levels of government, for example a national government and various state or provincial administrations.
- It involves sorting out who has the power to make decisions at each level of governments.
- It also helps resolve any conflicts between governments that could arise due to overlapping jurisdictions.
- This structure ensures smoother interactions between different governments as their respective powers and roles are clearly defined.
- As an example, a law passed on the federal level trumps any laws passed on the state level pertaining to the same issue.
