This term represents the authority of a court, tribunal or other empowered person or persons (such as an arbitrator) to hear and decide a case. In the context of court, a state of federal court must have both subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction. Subject Matter Jurisdiction represents the authority to hear the type of case presented, for example, a … [Read more...]

A list of persons qualified to serve on juries. … [Read more...]

That part of a bill in chancery which is intended to give jurisdiction of the suit to, the court, by a general averment that the' acts complained of are contrary to equity, and tend to the injury of the plaintiff, and that. he has no remedy, or not a complete remedy, without the assistance of a court of equity, is called the jurisdiction clause. Mitf. Eq. Pl. by Jeremy, 43. 2. … [Read more...]

(A) The group of people who are selected and empaneled to render a decision (or verdict) based upon the facts of a case. The number of jurors (traditionally 12) and whether a verdict must be in the plural or unanimous depends upon the type of case and the court. (B) A body of men selected according to law, for the purpose of deciding some controversy. 2. This mode of trial by … [Read more...]

Also known as personal jurisdiction. This is the authority, power, right or judgment over a person, regardless of their location. … [Read more...]