Jurisdiction
Type
Definition
Week
Week 2
Course
LA 14 - Civil Litigation
Definition
The ability of a court to hear and deal with a particular court. The authority granted to a legal entity to enact justice. Colloquially it is used to refer to the geographical areas. Jurisdictions also apply to local, state, and federal levels. Jurisdiction draws its substance from international law, conflict of laws, constitutional law, and the powers of the executive and legislative branches of government to allocate resources to best serve the needs of society.