Principle

JURISDICTION – Limitation of Court’s Order to Subject Matter of Suit – Lack of Jurisdiction Over Property Outside Subject Matter of Dispute

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

A court's jurisdiction is limited to the subject matter of the dispute. The court cannot make orders affecting property not in issue. The principle prevents the court from exceeding its jurisdiction. The parties must have joined issues on the property. The rule applies to all…

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