Subject Matter Jurisdiction - State

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Power of court over subject matter/nature or kind of action filed.

Parties cannot waive SMJ, Court MUST dismiss for lack of SMJ

Question 2

Oregon State Courts

Answer 2

Circuit Courts are courts of original and general jurisdiction

State Circuit Courts have SMJ over all kinds of actions.

Question 3

Exception to SMJ over all kinds of actions

Answer 3

Exclusive Jurisdiction: Tax Court, Federal Court (admiralty, copyright ect.)