Court

Place where justice is judicially administered; also the tribunal which administers it. In the U. S. two distinct systems exist within the territory of each State, one instituted by the Federal Government and one by the State. The Federal system includes the Supreme Court, holding its se ions at Washington; the Circuit Court of Appeals; the Circuit Courts, and the District Courts. The State systems generally comprise Police Courts, Courts of Justice of the Peace, County or District Courts, and Supreme Courts.