jurisdiction over the subject-matter
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Definitions from Case Law
From 77 U.S. 308 - Cooper v. Reynolds · 1870Most cited · 556 citing opinions
the nature of the cause of action and of the relief sought; and this is conferred by the sovereign authority which organizes the court, and is to be sought for in the general nature of its powers, or in authority specially conferred