Principle

JURISDICTION – Basis of Determining Jurisdiction – Determination of Jurisdiction by Plaintiff’s Claim Not Court’s Findings

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

Jurisdiction is determined by the plaintiff's claim as pleaded, not by the court's findings. The court cannot make out a different case for the parties. The principle ensures that the court decides the dispute presented. The defendant's response does not affect jurisdiction. The court must…

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