constitutional courts

constitutional courts
Courts which are directly established by the constitution, and therefore beyond the power of the legislature to abolish or alter. 20 Am J2d Cts § 17; Federal courts established by Congress pursuant to Article 3, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States. 20 Am J2d Cts §8.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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