Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Jurisdiction — Determination of Jurisdiction by Reference to Plaintiff’s Claim

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The plaintiff's claim determines whether a court has jurisdiction. The court examines the claim to assess its competence. The principle applies to civil procedure and jurisdiction.

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