Principle

JURISDICTION — Jurisdiction of Court — Determined by Law at Time Cause of Action Arose

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

Jurisdiction is determined at the time the cause of action arose. Subsequent changes in law do not affect jurisdiction. The principle applies to all proceedings. The court must examine the law at the relevant time. The rule prevents retroactive ouster or conferral of jurisdiction. The…

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