Federal Court

Federal court may refer to a court of the national government in a country that has a federal system of government. Examples include:

  • United States federal courts
    • A particular federal court, such as the United States district courts.
  • In some countries, a particular court, for example:
    • Federal Court of Australia
    • Federal Court (Canada)
    • Federal Court of India, existed from 1937 to 1950
    • Federal Court of Justice of Germany.

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