Principle

JURISDICTION — Determination of Jurisdiction — Time for Determining Jurisdiction of Court

Area of law: JURISDICTION
Court: Supreme Court

Jurisdiction is determined by the law at the time of institution, not at the time the cause of action arose. The principle applies to civil procedure. The rule ensures clarity. The court examines the law when the action was filed. The principle is well-established.

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