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Paralegal

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The term “subject matter jurisdiction” refers to a court’s authority over _______________________.
  1. A person who is connected with the litigation.
  2. The property that is the subject of the litigation.
  3. A defendant in a criminal case.
  4. The type or nature of the case and the relief sought.
Explanation
Answer: D - The type or nature of the case and the relief sought. Subject matter jurisdiction is based on a court’s authority over the “nature of the case and the type of relief sought.” Black’s Law Dictionary 383, 385 (2d Pocket Ed. 2001).
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