Civil Jurisdiction

The term jurisdiction means that a court has the power to hear certain cases. If a court has civil jurisdiction, it generally means it has the power to hear all non-criminal matters. This includes, as examples: contract disputes, tenancy disputes, and personal injury claims.

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