maritime court
A federal court that hears issues of maritime law. These courts follow special procedural rules.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
A court that hears issues involving maritime law. These federal courts do not use juries and have unique rules of court. The cases are often handled by admiralty law specialists.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:19 pm
See 28 U.S.C. § 1333
