Legal reach over matters that allows the court to impose control over a case and apply the laws of that jurisdiction
State And Federal Jurisdiction
Within a state, a court’s jurisdiction can be imposed on a matter based on the county in which the dispute arose.
Federal courts have jurisdiction over matters involving disputes between citizens of different states and matters involving an important federal question.
Jurisdiction Based On Amount In Controversy – Federal and State Courts
Jurisdiction in civil matters can also be determined in a state or federal court based on the amount of money in controversy.
