Doctrine of Prior Resort (Doctrine of Primary Administrative Juristidiction)

Question 1

What is the doctrine of prior resort (doctrine of primary administrative jurisdiction)?

Answer 1

The doctrine of prior resort (doctrine of primary administrative jurisdiction) states that where there is competence or jurisdiction vested upon an administrative body to act upon a subject matter, no resort to the courts may be made before such administrative body shall have acted upon the matter.

Question 2

What is an exception to the doctrine of prior resort (doctrine of primary administrative jurisdiction)?

Answer 2

An exception to the doctrine of prior resort (doctrine of primary administrative jurisdiction) is when an petitioner is praying for damages, which can only be granted by a court, not an administrative agency.