(Definitions)Chapter 2: The Court Systems Legal Environment Of Business

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Plaintiff

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the party bringing an action or lawsuit

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Defendant

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the party against whom the action or lawsuit is brought

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Jurisdiction

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the authority of a court or other body to hear a case and render judgement

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General Jurisdiction

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the authority of a court to hear all controversies that may be brought to it

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Limited Jurisdiction

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the power of a court to hear a particular cause which can be exercised only under the limitations and circumstances prescribed by statue.

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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The authority of a court to revise or correct the proceedings in a case already acted upon by a lower court or administrative agency

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Writ of Certiorari

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An order by an appellate court used when the court has discretion whether or not to hear an appeal from a lower court

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In Personam Jurisdiction

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the power the court has over the persons involved in the action

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Summons

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court notification that compels a defendant to appear and respond to a complaint

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Service of Process

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the delivery of a summons and complaint to the defendant either to her personally or, in most jurisdictions, by leaving it with a responsible person at her residence

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In Rem Jurisdiction

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authority of a court over the property of the defendant

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Venue

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the geographic area in which an action is tried and from which the jury is selected