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There shall be appointed, in each judicial district, a meet person, learned in the law, to act as attorney of the United States in such district, who shall be sworn or affirmed to the faithful execution of his office. Act of September 24, 1789, s. 35, 1 Story's Laws, 67. 2. His duty is to prosecute, in such district, all delinquents, for crimes and offences cognizable under the … [Read more...] about DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OF THE US

He who seizes a distress. … [Read more...] about DISTRAINER, OR DISTRAINOR

(A) he name of one of the courts of the United States. It is held by a judge, called the district judge. Several courts under the same name have been established by state authority. Vide Courts of the United States. (B) In federal court and, in some states, the name of the main trial court. Thus, if you file suit in federal court, your case will normally be heard in federal … [Read more...] about DISTRICT COURT

One who makes a distress of goods and chattels to enforce some right. … [Read more...] about DISTRAINOR

Courts of the United States each having territorial jurisdiction over a district which may include a whole state or only part of it. Each of these courts is presided over by one judge who must reside within the district. These courts have original jurisdiction over all admiralty and maritime causes and all proceedings in bankruptcyand over all penal and criminal matters … [Read more...] about DISTRICT COURTS