Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Jurisdiction — Challenge to Jurisdiction — Duty to Resolve First

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Jurisdictional objections are threshold issues. The court must resolve them before proceeding. The principle applies to all courts. The rule prevents wasting time on a case without jurisdiction. The court may determine jurisdiction on preliminary objection. The principle is fundamental.

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