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What is Jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction means the power, right and authority to interpret and apply law.
There are various types of jurisdiction, but the broadest categories are appellate jurisdiction (the right to hear a case on appeal from another court) and original jurisdiction, (the right to hear the case as the original trial court).
Both are related to subject-matter jurisdiction which determines the type of case (subject) a court may hear and personal jurisdiction, the determines the entities whose cases the court may judge, as opposed to territorial jurisdiction, which covers the physical area over which the court has authority.
The US Supreme Court has territorial jurisdiction over the entire United States and its holdings.
1. the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearingand determining controversies.
2.power; authority; control: He has jurisdiction over allAmerican soldiers in the area.
3.the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or otherauthority: This case comes under the jurisdiction of the localpolice.
4.the territory over which authority is exercised: All islands tothe northwest are his jurisdiction.
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∙ 7y agoWhat is Jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction means the power, right and authority to interpret and apply law.
There are various types of jurisdiction, but the broadest categories are appellate jurisdiction (the right to hear a case on appeal from another court) and original jurisdiction, (the right to hear the case as the original trial court).
Both are related to subject-matter jurisdiction which determines the type of case (subject) a court may hear and personal jurisdiction, the determines the entities whose cases the court may judge, as opposed to territorial jurisdiction, which covers the physical area over which the court has authority.
The US Supreme Court has territorial jurisdiction over the entire United States and its holdings.
1. the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearingand determining controversies.
2.power; authority; control: He has jurisdiction over allAmerican soldiers in the area.
3.the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or otherauthority: This case comes under the jurisdiction of the localpolice.
4.the territory over which authority is exercised: All islands tothe northwest are his jurisdiction.
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∙ 11y agoWhat does the term jurisdiction
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What is jurisdictional autonomy dealing with emergency management?
jurisdictional autonomy
What are jurisdictional powers?
Jurisdictional Powers is the division of power in the Canadian governement.
What does a fixed jurisdictional area mean?
bureaucrats carry out specific duties within an organizational structure that remains stable over time.
What is the jurisdictional limit for small claims court in Washington state?
The jurisdictional limit is the maximum amount of money you can sue for in small claims court. It is determined by state law, so each state has a different jurisdictional limit. If your claim is in excess of the jurisdictional limit, and you sue in small claims court, you waive any judgment greater than the jurisdictional limit. The below link has a table showing the jurisdictional limit for each state's small claims courts.
What is the jurisdictional amount in federal diversity cases?
$75,000
Which of the following is not one of the purposes of the ICS?
the establishment of a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional incident management teamThe establishment of a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional incident management team
What rhymes with fictional?
Friction, Kitchen,
What is another word for interdepartmental?
another word for interdepartmental is jurisdictional
What is the jurisdictional limit in small claims court in Florida?
$5,000.00
What is the jurisdictional limit in small claims in Florida court?
$5,000.00
What does weber's classical definition of bureaucracy a fixed jurisdictional area means?
A fixed jurisdictional area means that no matter how anyone tries to get out of that area, they are stuck there. This is truly a good definition of bureaucracy.
What adjectives begin with j that describe a jackel?
jurisdictional - they are territorial and defend the boundaries of their territory
