Doctrine of Judicial Stability or Non-Interference with a Co-Equal Court

Question 1

What is the doctrine of judicial stability or non-interference with a co-equal court?

Answer 1

The doctrine of judicial stability or non-interference in the regular orders or judgments of a co-equal court or a court of concurrent jurisdiction states that the judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction may not be interfered with by any court of concurrent jurisdiction.

Question 2

What is the exception to the doctrine of judicial stability or non-interference with a co-equal court?

Answer 2

The exception to this doctrine is when another court with concurrent jurisdiction later acquires jurisdiction pursuant to a sanctioned change of venue.