What are the two general principles that determine whether the federal courts have jurisdiction over a case

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Maldonado

28 May, 07:58

What are the two general principles that determine whether the federal courts have jurisdiction over a case

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Kaleigh · Answer 1

Subject matter jurisdiction:

Subject matter jurisdiction means that the court has the authority to hear the type of case or controversy initiated in its court.

Federal question jurisdiction:

Federal courts have original subject matter jurisdiction over cases involving a question or issue of federal law.