Title 28 of the United States Code

/ˈtaɪtl ˈtwɛnti eɪt əv ðə ˈjuːnɪtɪd steɪts koʊd/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A principal component of the United States Code that governs the federal judiciary and judicial procedure.
    Title 28 of the United States Code outlines the organization and jurisdiction of federal courts.

Forms

  • title 28 of the united states code

Commentary

Title 28 is crucial in litigation for understanding federal court structure and procedural rules; refer to specific chapters for detailed provisions.

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