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Paralegal

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The two main types of jurisdiction are ____________ and ____________.
  1. Subject matter jurisdiction; personal jurisdiction.
  2. In rem jurisdiction; concurrent jurisdiction.
  3. Personal jurisdiction; quasi in rem jurisdiction.
  4. General jurisdiction; original jurisdiction.
Explanation
Answer: A - Subject matter jurisdiction; personal jurisdiction. Subject matter jurisdiction is based on a court’s authority over the “nature of the case and the type of relief sought.” Personal jurisdiction is based on the court’s authority over a person connected with the litigation. See Black’s Law Dictionary 383, 384-5 (2d Pocket Ed. 2001).
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