Role of the trial Court
Trail court: where they hear the evidence, look at witnesses that testified, see pictures and
documents.
Consider evidence:
Listen to witnesses - asses credibility
-review exhibits
Make findings of fact,
-Apply law to findings of fact.
3 options: Affirm,
*Can appeal to one court and appeal to another.
Classifications of law
Criminal Law vs. Civil Law
-Dangours behavior outlawed by society, government prosecites accused.
Jurisdiction
Personal-