COB 218 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Reversible Error, Small Claims Court, Justiciability
Document Summary
How and when was the power of judicial review established: before a court can hear a case, it must have jurisdiction. Judicial review is the process by which a court decides on the constitutionality of legislative enactments and actions of the executive branch: the origins of judicial review in the united states. Jurisdiction is the power of a court to hear a dispute and render a legally binding verdict. In personam jurisdiction is the power of a court to compel the presence of the parties, including corporations, to appear before the court and to litigate: jurisdiction over persons or property. In rem jurisdiction: court"s power to decide issues relating to property. Long arm statutes are used by courts for non-resident parties based on. For corporations, courts usually have jurisdiction in the state where they were incorporated, principal place of business, places goods in stream of commerce or actively advertises: jurisdiction over subject matter.
