Concurrent jurisdiction

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Concurrent jurisdiction exists where two or more courts from different systems simultaneously have jurisdiction over a specific case.

United States

In the

federal courts to hear actions that can also be heard by state courts. For example, when a party from Alabama sues a party from Florida for a breach of contract, the Alabama party can sue in an Alabama state court to the extent the defendant submits to jurisdiction, or federal court (under federal diversity jurisdiction), or in the state court located in Florida (under its personal jurisdiction
over the defendant). Concurrent jurisdiction in law enforcement matters allow agencies to share jurisdiction in the same area. For example: some university police departments have concurrent jurisdiction off campus with the local police.

Concurrent jurisdiction in the United States can also exist between different levels of state courts, and between courts and other government agencies with judicial powers. Different countries can also share concurrent jurisdiction over a case, where different countries have authority over the parties or events giving rise to the cause of action.

Title 28 of the United States Code, sections 1331 & 1332 give federal courts concurrent jurisdiction with the state courts over federal question and diversity cases.

Medieval Catholic Church

In the

secular authorities.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ The Role of State Courts in our Federal System (PDF) (Report). National Center for State Courts. pp. 6–10.
  2. ^ Johannes Baptist Sägmüller (1913). "Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction" . In Herbermann, Charles (ed.). Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.