LAW 611

Civil Procedure II Final Outline Subject Matter Jurisdiction I. Overview A. Determines whether court has juris over the specific cause of action B. The court may consider subject matter jurisdiction at any time, upon motion by a party or sua sponte C. A court has competence to hear a matter if one of three things is true: 1. It is authorized to do so by statute. Ex – diversity jurisdiction is authorized by 28 USC §1332 2. The case involves a federal question i.e. the claim arises und...

Civil Procedure II Final Outline Subject Matter Jurisdiction I. Overview A. Determines whether court has juris over the specific cause of action B. The court may consider subject matter jurisdiction at any time, upon motion by a party or sua sponte C. A court has competence to hear a matter if one of three things is true: 1. It is authorized to do so by statute. Ex – diversity jurisdiction is authorized by 28 USC §1332 2. The case involves a federal question i.e. the claim arises und...