Jurisdiction Legal Definition

"What is Jurisdiction?" 

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© Pribanic & Pribanic Jurisdiction legal definition: Jurisdiction is defined as the authority of a court to hear and render a decision in a legal case. The purpose of jurisdiction is to determine where and how a case will be decided.Tell Us What Happened: (412) 672-5444 NO FEE$ UNLESS YOU WIN  Tell Us What Happened (412) 672-5444NO FEE$ UNLESS YOU WINThere are myriad types of jurisdiction, including:
  • In Rem Jurisdiction - This is jurisdiction over a subject matter such as a divorce or bankruptcy, as opposed to a person.
  • Personal Jurisdiction - This refers to jurisdiction over a person. A court has a personal jurisdiction if the individual in question maintains a residence or business in the area or can reasonably foresee being sued in that court.
  • Subject Matter Jurisdiction - This refers to authority over a specific subject matter, such as small claims courts.
  • Federal and State Jurisdiction - Federal courts have jurisdiction - or authority - over federal questions and conflicts, while state courts have authority over state matters.
  • Original Jurisdiction - This refers to a court’s jurisdiction when a claim is first filed, not on appeal.
Sources: https://definitions.uslegal.com/j/jurisdiction/

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