Principle

JURISDICTION — Applicable Law for Determining Jurisdiction — Law in Force at Time of Trial Governs Jurisdiction

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

Substantive law applicable to a cause of action is the law in force when it arose. Jurisdiction is determined by the law in force at trial time. The principle applies to civil procedure and jurisdiction. The rule distinguishes between substantive rights and procedural competence. A…

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