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Civil Procedure • Personal Jurisdiction
CIVPRO#001
Legal Definition
Personal jurisdiction ("PJ" or "PJx") is the power of a court over a particular defendant or item of property.
Plain English Explanation
Many Civil Procedure issues involve whether or not a court has a right to tell someone what to do, punish them, or take their property. A court having power over someone or something means that the court has jurisdiction.
Personal Jurisdiction is one of the most common types of jurisdiction to enable a court power over an individual or their property. In other flashcards, you will learn the various ways that a court may establish personal jurisdiction.
Personal Jurisdiction is one of the most common types of jurisdiction to enable a court power over an individual or their property. In other flashcards, you will learn the various ways that a court may establish personal jurisdiction.
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