Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Jurisdiction — Jurisdiction as a Radical Issue — Court Must Be Competent for Proceedings to Be Valid

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Three conditions for court competence: proper constitution, subject-matter jurisdiction, and due process with fulfilled conditions precedent. Any defect makes proceedings a nullity. The principle applies to civil procedure and jurisdiction. The rule establishes the foundational requirements for valid adjudication. A defect cannot be cured by…

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