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| Definition of Jurisdiction: |
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| The power/authority of a court to hear and decide a given case. |
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| jurisdiction over subject matter: 3 rules: |
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- venue
- fed court
- if conditions fit, can move from state to fed court.
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| venue is where DEFENSE resides *OR* where the dispute occurs. |
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| conditions to move from state to fed. court: |
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| case is over $75,000 AND diversity of citizenship b/w states. |
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| who first decides venue? Can it be changed? whats the do over that can occur called? |
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| Plaintiff decides; yes, the defendant can change if the conditions fit. voluntary dismissal is the do over that can be used by plaintiff. |
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| Exclusive Fed, Exclusive State, and Concurrent Jurisdiction: Federal questions or diversity of citizenship |
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