The distinction between courts of original jurisdiction and courts of appellate jurisdiction normally lies in which of the following?

A) Whether the case is criminal or not
B) Whether the case is being heard for the first time or not
C) Whether there are more than two parties involved in the case
D) Whether the parties involved in the case are residents of the same state

Original Jurisdiction

The power of a court to take a case, try it, and decide it.

Appellate Jurisdiction

The power of a court to hear and decide an appeal. The authority of a court to review cases that have already been tried in a lower court and to make decisions about them without holding a trial.

Criminal

Relating to crimes or the legal system that deals with crimes and their punishments.