Legal Question in Business Law in Iowa
before a case can get into a federal court, does it first have to go through a state court system?
Asked on 10/05/09, 11:07 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman
solo practitioner
It depends on a couple of different if a case is removed to federal court, but cases can be filed in state or federal court if they meet the guidelines.
Answered on 10/06/09, 12:14 am
Stephen Lombardi
Lombardi Law Firm
No. Federal court is a different court system than state court. Depending on the claim the cause of action it can start out in either court; of which you have to make a choice of venue.
Answered on 10/06/09, 7:32 am
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