trial court system

A trial court is the first level of the judicial system where legal disputes are initially heard and decided. When people or organizations have disagreements over issues like contracts, injuries, or property, they bring their cases to this court. A judge (and sometimes a jury) reviews the evidence, listens to witnesses, and determines the facts and applicable law to reach a verdict. This court establishes the facts and applies the law, and its decision can often be appealed to a higher court if one party believes there was an error.