Subject Matter Jurisdiction - ANSWERSVaries depending on whether the claim is brought in federal or
state court, and the subject of the claim.
Personal Jurisdiction - ANSWERSThe court's power to bring a person before it and make a decision that is
binding upon that person.
Venue - ANSWERSThe location of the court. Is proper when the claim is brought in the judicial district
where the incident occurred, where the defendant resides, or where the defendant may be served the
complaint and summons.
FRCP= - ANSWERSFederal Rules of Civil Procedure
FRCP 1 - ANSWERSSecure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and
proceeding.
Parties - ANSWERSThe individuals or entities who are involved in the controversy.
Real Parties in Interest - ANSWERSA person who has the right the lawsuit is seeking to enforce.
Joinder of Parties - ANSWERSA case where the real party in interest is not named in the claim, the real
party may be joined, or brought into litigation under FRCP 19 and 20.
FRCP 20 Permissive Joinder - ANSWERSAllows a party to be joined in the litigation if there is a question of
fact or fact common to all parties arising out of the action, and each plaintiff has a right to relief, jointly,
severally, or alternatively, against each defendant.
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