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What is meant by juricdiction?

the power,right or authority to interpret and apply a law.


Who has the power to declare a law passed by Congress?

The Supreme Court has the authority to interpret the Constitution.


What court has the authority to interpret treaties?

In Europe, European Court of Justice has the authority to interpret treaties.


When can a court interpret a law?

The courts interpret a law when the meaning, application, or constitutionality of a law is part of a case before the court. Appellate courts are more likely to be called upon to interpret laws than trial courts.


Is any state court decision primary authority?

No. "Primary Authority" would refer to the underlying law promulgated by the Legislative Branch which the Supreme Court would refer to and interpret.


Who has the power to declare a law passed by congress unconstitutional?

The Supreme Court has the authority to interpret the Constitution.


According to medieval Catholicism, who had the authority to interpret the scripture?

According to medieval Catholicism, the authority to interpret scripture was held by the Pope and the bishops of the Church.


What authority is given to government agencies to interpret the constitution?

Interpretation is left up to the Supreme Court and other lower courts. Agencies have no authority to interpret the Constitution.


Should judges have the authority to overrule statutory law?

They can overrule statutory law if they find it not in keeping with the Constitution or case law.


Is medical records an example of a source of law?

No, medical records are not a source of law. They may be used as evidence in legal proceedings, but they do not have the authority to establish or interpret laws. Legal sources include statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedent.


How do we interpret the law in the Philippines?

To interpret the law in the Philippines, one must consider the text of the law itself, legal principles, relevant court decisions, as well as the intention of the lawmakers. Additionally, legal practitioners and experts play a significant role in providing interpretations through legal analysis and argumentation based on established legal doctrines and jurisprudence. Ultimately, the judiciary has the authority to authoritatively interpret the law through its decisions and rulings, which become binding precedents for future cases.


Difference between primary law and secondary law?

A primary authority is a document that establishes the law on a particular issue, such as a case decision, Constitutions, Statutes, Rules of court procedure, Rules of evidence, Treaties and ordinances.In law, a secondary authority is an authority purporting to explain the meaning or applicability of the actual verbatim texts of primary authorities such Law review articles, comments and notes (written by law professors, practicing lawyers, law students, etc.)Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_authorityhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_authorityhttp://definitions.uslegal.com/p/primary-authority/