Vinny decides to sue Allison. To begin the suit, Vinny must file a complaint. Vinny's attorney argues in the complaint that the Connecticut Superior Court is the most appropriate court in which the case should be heard. Vinny's attorney is asserting

a statement of the basis for the court's jurisdiction

Explanation:

Jurisdiction is a authority which is granted to any legal organization to administer an provide justice within a defined field of responsibility. In the context, Vinny wants to file a compliant against Allison in the court. To this Vinny's attorney asserts that the case should be file to the Superior court of Connecticut States because according to the attorney the case comes under the jurisdiction of Connecticut court.

Thus based on the area of jurisdiction of the court, Vinny's attorney is asking him to file the case to Connecticut superior court.