LBTN

Question 1

A complaint must allege what in regards to jurisdiction?

Answer 1

That the court has (1) subject matter jurisdiction and either (2) personal jurisdiction or in rem jurisdiction.

(The complaint should also allege facts showing that venue is proper in the court.)

Question 2

What is the subject matter jurisdiction?

Answer 2

The power to rule on (1) the particular type of case and (2) the amount in controversy.

Question 3

What is personal jurisdiction?

Answer 3

Personal jurisdiction is “power over the defendant in the case.”

Question 4

What is “in rem jurisdiction?”

Answer 4

In rem jurisdiction is “control over the property at issue in the case.”