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What is your definition of a "territory?"

If they are not self-governing, territories are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government and the individual states have no jurisdiction over them.

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What is territorial jurisdiction state what entities are exempt from the territorial jurisdiction by citing cases?

Territorial Jurisdiction starts with the Organic Law within the Northwest Ordinance over ceded lands within state boarders District of Columbia, National Parks, Porto Rico, Guam. Ports, Forts and Needful buildings.


What is meaning of conflict jurisdiction?

Well, personal jurisdiction is authority over a person, no matter where they are. Territorial jurisdiction is an authority that is confined to a bounded space and events which occur there. Subject- matter jurisdiction is an authority that is over the subject of the legal questions involved in the case. There are two other types of jurisdiction named exclusive and concurrent jurisdiction.AnswerConflict jurisdiction or conflicting jurisdiction can occur when two or more courts claim jurisdiction over a matter or when, because of circumstances, the matter could be in heard or tried in more than one jurisdiction. It is then determined by the laws of the state, or federal laws if applicable, which jurisdiction would be appropriate.


Is a municipal court considered a state court?

Yes, they are state courts rather than federal courts. However, municipal courts have limited and special jurisdiction. Municipal courts have jurisdiction to handle only those matters that arise within the territorial boundaries of their particular municipalities. In addition, a municipal court's subject matter jurisdiction is limited to only certain matters as defined by the state government whereas state courts have subject matter jurisdiction over matters arising under all of the laws of the state.


What osvthe meaning of territorial water?

Territorial waters refer to the area of ocean extending up to 12 nautical miles from a nation's coastline. These waters are recognized as sovereign territory of the coastal state, giving them certain rights and jurisdiction over the resources and activities within. Other countries have the right of innocent passage through these waters, but the coastal state maintains control and authority over them.


Does the federal court system have jurisdiction over the state court system?

No, they are completely different court systems. One has jurisdiction over state matters, the other over federal matters.


Can a state exercise jurisdiction over anyone in its boundaries?

Yes, that's exactly what "jurisdiction" means.


The supreme court shall have original jurisdiction in what three areas?

The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over all actions involving foreign state parties. In addition, it has jurisdiction over all controversies between a State and the United States, and it has jurisdiction over proceedings by a State against aliens or citizens of another State.


If there is a dispute over ownership of property would a state have diversity jurisdiction in personam jurisdiction in rem jurisdiction or no jurisdiction at all?

Diversity jurisdiction is a basis for federal courts to exercise jurisdiction if the parties to a civil cause of action are residents of different states and the amount in controversy is large enough to make use of federal resources practical. A state may legitimately exercise jurisdiction either if it has in rem jurisdiction over the property or in personam jurisdiction over all parties to the dispute.


The authority of a court to rule on certain cases?

The authority of a court to rule on certain cases is known as the jurisdiction of the court. State courts have jurisdiction over matters within that state, and different levels of courts have jurisdiction over lawsuits involving different amounts of money. Federal courts have jurisdiction over lawsuits between citizens of different states, or cases based on federal statutes.


What causes dogs to fight?

It is probably domestic behavior. Fighting over their space, territorial, or jealousy.


Doing substantial business in a jurisdiction exclusively over the internet is not enough to support jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant?

TRUE: Under the "sliding-scale" standard the courts have identified that substancial business conducted over the internet (with contracts and sales,; for example) that jurisdiction in over an out-of-state defendant in this case is proper.


If the state of New Hampshire sues the state of Maine over the location of their shared state boundary which court has original jurisdiction over this controversy?

The Supreme Court of the United States has original and exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving disputes between the States.