Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Jurisdiction — Objection to Jurisdiction — Stage at Which May Be Raised

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Jurisdiction may be determined from the writ itself. The principle applies to civil proceedings. No need for full trial. The rule promotes efficiency. The court may strike out the action for lack of jurisdiction at an early stage. The principle is fundamental.

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