Exorbitant Jurisdiction
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Exorbitant jurisdiction refers to a situation where a court or legal authority claims to have jurisdiction over a matter that is outside its usual or customary jurisdictional boundaries.
For example, a court may claim jurisdiction over a case that does not involve any parties or events within its geographical boundaries or legal authority. This may happen if the court believes that it has some connection to the case, such as if the defendant has property or assets within the court's jurisdiction or if the parties have agreed to have the case heard in that court.
Exorbitant jurisdiction can be controversial because it may infringe on the rights of parties to have their case heard in a court with proper jurisdiction or legal authority. It can also lead to conflicting judgments and confusion about which court has the final say in a matter. In some cases, it may even violate international law or treaties that establish clear rules for jurisdictional boundaries.
For example, a court may claim jurisdiction over a case that does not involve any parties or events within its geographical boundaries or legal authority. This may happen if the court believes that it has some connection to the case, such as if the defendant has property or assets within the court's jurisdiction or if the parties have agreed to have the case heard in that court.
Exorbitant jurisdiction can be controversial because it may infringe on the rights of parties to have their case heard in a court with proper jurisdiction or legal authority. It can also lead to conflicting judgments and confusion about which court has the final say in a matter. In some cases, it may even violate international law or treaties that establish clear rules for jurisdictional boundaries.
