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sweeteypi58
Sep 15, 2008, 05:21 PM
Is it true that the federal courts only have jurisdiction to hear cases involving federal law.
And is it true that a court needs to have both subject matter jurisdiction and jurisdiction over the defendant involved before it can hear a particular case

excon
Sep 17, 2008, 06:13 AM
Hello sweetey:

It would appear to be so... However, why don't you tell us exactly what happened and we'll be able to give you better answers. Because if you ARE being incorrectly charged, you're going to want to know what to DO about it, aren't you?

excon

twinkiedooter
Sep 17, 2008, 02:58 PM
The answer to your question is yes.

Fr_Chuck
Sep 17, 2008, 06:37 PM
Yes that is suppose to be the case, as to "who" can be the defendant is going to be more of a issue