Subject Matter Jurisdiction Flashcards
1
Q
Can subject matter jurisdiction be waived?
A
Parties cannot waive SMJ
2
Q
When do GA courts not have SMJ?
A
When SMJ has been placed somewhere else
3
Q
What cases does the GA superior court have exclusive jx over?
A
title to land and divorce
4
Q
What must occur if the P sues in state court and the D has a counterclaim of a type that falls under the exclusive jx of the superior court?
A
counterclaim must be litigated separately in superior court
5
Q
What must occur if the P sues in magistrate court and the D asserts a counterclaim that exceeds the magistrate court’s jx ($15,000)
A
entire case will be transferred to the superior or state court
6
Q
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