WordNet
trial court
n. the first court before which the facts of a case are decided
Wikipedia
Trial court
A trial court is a court in which trials take place. Such courts, known also as courts of first instance, are said to have original jurisdiction.
Usage examples of "trial court".
The appeals court enjoins the trial court from proceeding with the matter.
Whether to appoint one or not is left to the discretion of the trial court.
She had to look at each case separately, just as she had done as a trial court judge.
A judgment of $5 million had been entered against him by the trial court.
She was taking Olmy's deposition and relaying it to the pre-trial court.