state court

Definition of "state court"
  1. A court within the state judicial system that hears and decides cases involving state law or the state constitution, typically divided based on claim amount or subject matter
How to use "state court" in a sentence
  1. The dispute over property rights was settled in state court.
  2. The state court determined the outcome of the family law case.
  3. Due to the nature of the criminal case, it was handled by the state court.
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