Limited Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Definitions
- (n.) The legal authority of a court to hear cases only of specific types or cases relating to particular subject matter as defined by statute or constitution.
Federal district courts have limited subject matter jurisdiction, hearing only cases authorized by federal law.
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Commentary
This term highlights the court's restriction to particular case categories; drafters should specify the source and scope of limitation clearly.
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