Asked by William Jackson on Sep 29, 2024
The Internet's existence outside of political boundaries adds new complications to which issue?
A) Personal jurisdiction
B) Original jurisdiction
C) Appellate jurisdiction
D) Federal-question jurisdiction
Personal Jurisdiction
The authority of a court to rule on cases involving a defendant by virtue of their geographical location or actions within the court's jurisdictional area.
Political Boundaries
Geographical demarcations used by countries to establish the limits of their territory and jurisdiction.
Original Jurisdiction
The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction, which reviews decisions of lower courts.
- Understand the significance of both personal and subject-matter jurisdiction within the realm of litigation and the impact of the internet on jurisdictional matters.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of both personal and subject-matter jurisdiction within the realm of litigation and the impact of the internet on jurisdictional matters.