Tag: Jurisdiction
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Civil litigation does not begin in the courtroom—it begins long before a judge ever sees the case file. From our collective experience in civil practice, advisory work, and dispute resolution, we can confidently say that how a civil case begins often determines how it ends. Many litigants lose not because their claims lack merit, but…
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Few concepts in civil law are as fundamental—and as frequently misunderstood—as jurisdiction. Before a court can hear evidence, interpret contracts, or award damages, one threshold question must be answered: Does this court have jurisdiction? From our years of legal practice and advisory experience, we can state with confidence that jurisdictional errors are among the most…