Judiciary Act of 1940

The Judiciary Act of 1940 was a law in the United States that reorganized the federal court system. Its main purpose was to streamline court procedures and reduce the workload of appellate courts, especially the Supreme Court. The act created more specialized courts and clarified how cases could be appealed, helping ensure that federal courts operated efficiently. It also established rules for the appointment and procedures of judges and aimed to improve the overall functioning of the judiciary, reflecting the need to adapt the system to a growing and increasingly complex country.