district court
noun
: a trial court that has jurisdiction over certain cases within a specific judicial district
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The defendant must apply for a writ of habeas corpus in the state district court where they were convicted.
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Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The lawsuit was filed in the district court in Collin County and is requesting a trial by jury.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Lipa’s legal team filed the lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Friday in a California district court according to a complaint obtained by Rolling Stone.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
In his group’s petition to the Supreme Court, Stockton argued the district court and Ninth Circuit misconstrued the law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026
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Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The lawsuit was filed in the district court in Collin County and is requesting a trial by jury.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Lipa’s legal team filed the lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Friday in a California district court according to a complaint obtained by Rolling Stone.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
In his group’s petition to the Supreme Court, Stockton argued the district court and Ninth Circuit misconstrued the law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026
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“District court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/district%20court. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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