Jurisdiction
The authority of a court to hear and decide a particular type of case, based on geography and subject matter.
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Detailed Explanation
Subject matter jurisdiction determines which court system hears the case (federal vs state, family court vs criminal court). Personal jurisdiction requires a connection between the defendant and the forum state. Venue determines which specific courthouse. Filing in the wrong jurisdiction wastes time and money—a case can be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
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