BUS 265 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: In Rem Jurisdiction, Minimum Contacts, In Personam
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The express purpose of the judiciary the courts, is to interpret the law and apply it to specific situations. Judicial review: works along with the sys of checks and balances, to ensure/determine whether the actions of the other two branches of govt. are constitutional. Basic judicial requirements: requirements must be met to bring a lawsuit before the court. Over persons or property in personam jurisdiction jurisdiction over any person or business residing in a specific geographical location: also called personal jurisdiction in rem jurisdiction jurisdiction over property located w/i its boundaries. Limitations on the types of cases a court can hear: courts of general jurisdiction, can decide cases involving a broad array of issues, courts of limited jurisdiction. Involvement of a felony or misdemeanor: whether it"s a t(cid:396)ial o(cid:396) appeal. Is the case being heard for the first time: original jurisdiction, courts of the 1st instance trial courts, appellate jurisdiction.
