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How does appellate jurisdiction differ from original jurisdiction for federal courts?
Original jurisdiction only applies to courts that hear cases before any appeals can be made. -Apex
If two different courts have concurrent jurisdiction over a matter why might a plaintiff petitioner choose to have her case heard in one court over the other?
I'd like to hear an example of this so-called conundrum. This is a theoretical question that cannot be answered. The matter of jurisdiction is well settled in the law, and such a possibility would not take place.
What is the difference between subject matter and personal jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction in personam (jurisdiction over the person)-This refers to the power of a court over the person of adefendant. The court may acquire such jurisdictionwhen someone commits a crime, or performs an actcausing injury to another within the court's jurisdictionalarea. By doing such acts, the person is said tohave consented to the court's jurisdiction.• Jurisdiction of the subject matter-This refers to thepower of the court to hear the type of case. Courts ofgeneral jurisdiction have subject matter jurisdiction overfelonies and cases of high value (commonly $25,000 ormore). Courts of limited jurisdiction (authorized to hearonly misdemeanors, for example) can't sit in judgmentin a murder case. They have no jurisdiction.
What special categories are under the jurisdiction of the general trial courts?
General trial courts have the jurisdiction and authority to hear any type of case. Criminal and civil cases are heard in general trial courts. A court of special jurisdiction only is empowered to hear special categories that may include family court.
Can not remove a child from the jurisdiction of this court?
The court can make it illegal for one or both parents to remove a child that is currently part of a custody case to be removed from the jurisdiction of that court system.
Where is the place within a jurisdiction a case is heard?
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What kind of jurisdiction does a case have if it can be heard in either state or federal court?
Concurrent jurisdiction
What kind of jurisdiction does a court have if the case can be heard at state and federal level?
Concurrent jurisdiction
What is the difference between jurisdiction and venue?
Jurisdiction is what court will have authority to hear the case. Venue is the physical location where the case will be heard.
What does jurisdiction limit?
Jurisdiction DIRECTLY limits A. When a case may be heard B. Who may decide a case C. How many witnesses may be called by the defendant D. The number of times a case may be heard B. Who may decide a case.
When a case can be heard by only one court that court is said to have?
Jurisdiction
What is the difference between criminal jurisdiction and criminal venue?
Criminal jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to hear and decide a criminal case, while criminal venue refers to the specific geographical location where the case is heard. Jurisdiction determines if a court can hear a case, while venue determines where within that jurisdiction the case will be heard.
What kind of jurisdiction a court has if a case can be heard in either a federal or a state court?
Concurrent.
How can a court have jurisdiction on a custody case when both parties reside in another county?
The case may have been originally heard in that jurisdiction. The court that issued the original order has jurisdiction to modify that order. If that is the case the parties may be able to request that the case file be transferred to the county where they now reside. You need to call the court and inquire there.The case may have been originally heard in that jurisdiction. The court that issued the original order has jurisdiction to modify that order. If that is the case the parties may be able to request that the case file be transferred to the county where they now reside. You need to call the court and inquire there.The case may have been originally heard in that jurisdiction. The court that issued the original order has jurisdiction to modify that order. If that is the case the parties may be able to request that the case file be transferred to the county where they now reside. You need to call the court and inquire there.The case may have been originally heard in that jurisdiction. The court that issued the original order has jurisdiction to modify that order. If that is the case the parties may be able to request that the case file be transferred to the county where they now reside. You need to call the court and inquire there.
How is jurisdiction decided for criminal cases?
Jurisdiction is decided for a criminal case based off of where the actual crime takes place. If a defendant is from New York, but commits a crime in Florida, Florida would have jurisdiction in the case.
How do you determine whether a case is mandatory or binding authority?
Mandatory refers to binding statutes and case law within the same jurisdiction.
Must a case in which a resident of nebraska sues a citizen of Louisiana be heard in a federal court?
No. If the suit is over a certain dollar amount, it can be heard in federal court under diversity jurisdiction. If it involves federal law, it can also be heard in federal court under federal question jurisdiction. Unless it is a matter of exclusive federal jurisdiction, the state court maintains concurrent jurisdiction.
