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Jurisdiction in State and Federal Courts
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Jurisdiction in State and FederalCourts
Personal Jurisdiction - Court's power to bind parties to judgment.
Subject Matter Jurisdiction - Court's authority to hear specific types of cases.
Original Jurisdiction - Authority to hear a case at trial stage.
Appellate Jurisdiction - Authority to hear cases after trial has occurred.
State Courts Jurisdiction - State defines and structures its own jurisdiction.
Erie Doctrine - Apply state law unless federal provision exists.
Diversity Jurisdiction - Federal jurisdiction for cases between different states' citizens.
Alienage Jurisdiction - Federal jurisdiction when one party is a foreign citizen.
Concurrent Jurisdiction - Both state and federal courts can hear cases.
Judicial Power - Vested in one supreme Court and inferior Courts.
Federal Court Types - Nine types of cases federal courts can hear.
Land Grant Cases - Disputes over land claims from different states.
Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure - State rules governing civil legal procedures.
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure - Rules governing federal civil legal procedures.
, Rules of Decision Act - Mandates applying state law unless federal law applies.
Domicile Test - Determines citizenship based on residency intent.
Lose/Gain Subrule - Old domicile remains until a new one is acquired.
Alternative Domicile Test - Requires physical presence and intent to reside.
Gordon v. Steele - Case illustrating domicile determination for jurisdiction.
U.S. Const. Art. III, Sec. 1 - Establishes judicial power of the U.S. courts.
U.S. Const. Art. III, Sec. 2 - Defines original and appellate jurisdiction of SCOTUS.
Federal Courts' Jurisdiction - Limited jurisdiction defined by Congress and Constitution.
Ambassadors Jurisdiction - Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over ambassadors.
State as a Party - Supreme Court original jurisdiction when state is involved.
Admiralty Jurisdiction - Federal jurisdiction over maritime law cases.
Judicial Code - Laws governing federal court procedures and jurisdiction.
Choice of Law Rules - Determine which jurisdiction's laws apply in cases.
Keeton v. Hustler Magazine - Case demonstrating the impact of forum choice.
Federal District Court - Trial court for federal cases in the U.S.
Domicile - Last present location with intent to remain indefinitely.
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