University of Chicago
The Founders' Constitution: Joseph Story: Commentaries on the Constitution
This page is a series of writings by Joseph Story on the jurisdiction, both original and appellate, assigned to the Supreme Court by the Founding Fathers. Published in 1833.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Original Jurisdiction What Does It Mean?
This brief article explains the concept of original jurisdiction, especially in terms of the U.S. Supreme Court. There are links in the article to actual cases.
Lectric Law Library
'Lectric Law Library: Legal Definition of Original Jurisdiction
The 'Lectric Law Library's official definition of original jurisdiction. Brief but significant.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Article Iii: Annotations
This resource discusses both the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the appellate jurisdiction of the lower federal courts. There are hypertext links to related materials.