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jurisdiction Power of a court to adjudicate cases and issue orders; or Territory within which a court or government agency may properly exercise its power.
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Jurisdiction and Venue
Introduction. Jurisdiction refers to whether a court has the legal authority to hear a case, and venue refers to where a court case will be heard.
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Jurisdiction of the Federal Courts
The jurisdiction of the federal courts has been defined by the Constitution, congressional statutes, and decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States
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