Questions and Answers
Which term refers to the official power to make legal decisions or judgments?
Personal jurisdiction
What is the requirement for a court to have the power to hear a specific kind of claim?
Subject matter jurisdiction
Which type of court has the power to hear any civil or criminal cases?
General Jurisdiction Courts
Which type of court may only hear certain types of cases?
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What is the term used to describe the jurisdiction where the action occurred within the geographical territory of the court?
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Which type of jurisdiction refers to the requirement that a given court have the power to hear the specific kind of claim that is brought to that court?
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What is the term used to describe the jurisdiction where the action occurred within the geographical territory of the court?
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Which type of court has the power to hear any civil or criminal cases?
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What is the term used to describe the jurisdiction where a court has the authority to require a particular defendant to appear and to enforce a judgment against him, her, or it?
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Which type of jurisdiction is always present over the plaintiff when they have availed themselves of the court and consented by filing?
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Study Notes
Jurisdiction and Courts
- The term "jurisdiction" refers to the official power to make legal decisions or judgments.
Types of Courts and Their Powers
- A court must have "subject matter jurisdiction" to hear a specific kind of claim, which means it has the power to hear cases of that type.
- A "court of general jurisdiction" has the power to hear any civil or criminal cases.
- A "specialized court" or "court of limited jurisdiction" may only hear certain types of cases.
Geographic Jurisdiction
- "In personam jurisdiction" is the term used to describe the jurisdiction where the action occurred within the geographical territory of the court.
- "In rem jurisdiction" is the term used to describe the jurisdiction where a court has the authority to require a particular defendant to appear and to enforce a judgment against them.
Defendant Jurisdiction
- "In personam jurisdiction" is always present over the plaintiff when they have availed themselves of the court and consented by filing.
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