Principle

JURISDICTION — Determination of Jurisdiction — Plaintiff’s Claim as Determinant of Court’s Jurisdiction

The plaintiff's claim, not the defendant's defence, determines the court's jurisdiction. The principle applies to civil procedure and jurisdiction.

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