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| jurisdiction over persons |
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| states have jurisdiction over residents |
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| jurisdiction over property |
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| lawsuit is brought against location of the property in dispute |
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| deciding whether laws are constitutional |
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| court can exercise jurisdiction if there are minimum contacts |
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| jurisdiction over subject matter |
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| limitations on types of cases a court can hear |
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| deal with matters relating to transfer of a person's assets after a death |
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| claiming a constitutional right has been violated |
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| apply state law if Plaintiff and defendant must be residents of different states dollar amount must exceed $75,000 |
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| both federal and state courts have the power to hear a case |
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| cases can be tried only in federal courts |
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