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added meaning in state court systems
The title of "circuit courts" refers to the fact that judges used to "ride the circuit" between national courthouses to administer justice fairly nationwide. This proved to be quite taxing on justices, and was suspended shortly after the [[Judiciary Act|enabling act's]] promulgation.
The title of "circuit courts" refers to the fact that judges used to "ride the circuit" between national courthouses to administer justice fairly nationwide. This proved to be quite taxing on justices, and was suspended shortly after the [[Judiciary Act|enabling act's]] promulgation.
In the state court systems of many states, the term "circuit court" refers to a [[trial]] court of general jurisdiction.
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