Describe the state court structure – what courts are above the state trial court that you would file your civil case in? What courts would hear an appeal in a civil action involving an intentional tort?

1. Based upon your state of residence, research and identify

(a) what state court is the court of general jurisdiction that a claim involving an intentional tort would be brought in

(b) how is such a civil action commenced

(c) what methods of service are generally permitted by state law, and

(d) the applicable statute of limitations for an intentional tort.

2. Describe the state court structure – what courts are above the state trial court that you would file your civil case in? What courts would hear an appeal in a civil action involving an intentional tort?

3. In your paper also identify the U.S. federal district and federal circuit you reside in.

4. Use APA format and proper legal citations. Feel free to copy statutory language in your paper, but the language should not be more than 50% of the text for this assignment.

There is not much room for creative writing with this assignment – but complete, well-organized, and grammatically correct writing is expected.