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What happens to the court's jurisdiction if the amendatory law is construed to operate to actions pending before its amendment?
What happens to the court's jurisdiction if the amendatory law is construed to operate to actions pending before its amendment?
- The court shares jurisdiction with the court having jurisdiction by virtue of the amendatory law
- The court's jurisdiction becomes ambiguous
- The court where the action is pending is ousted of jurisdiction (correct)
- The court retains jurisdiction over the pending action
What is criminal jurisdiction?
What is criminal jurisdiction?
- The authority to hear and try a particular offense and impose the punishment for it (correct)
- The authority to interpret criminal laws
- The authority to investigate criminal cases
- The authority to prosecute criminal cases
What is jurisdiction over the subject matter derived from?
What is jurisdiction over the subject matter derived from?
- Legal doctrines
- Court precedents
- The law (correct)
- Judicial discretion
When does a court retain jurisdiction over the subject matter?
When does a court retain jurisdiction over the subject matter?
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What happens if an amendatory law is construed to operate to actions pending before its amendment?
What happens if an amendatory law is construed to operate to actions pending before its amendment?
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