A court that has subject matter jurisdiction over a case also has in personam jurisdiction over the case.

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Subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction (in personam jurisdiction) are two separate concepts. While subject matter jurisdiction refers to the court's authority over a particular type of case, personal jurisdiction refers to the court's authority over the parties involved in the case, based on factors such as residence or minimum contacts with the jurisdiction. A court may have subject matter jurisdiction over a case but lack personal jurisdiction over one or more of the parties involved.

A Court That Has Subject Matter Jurisdiction Over a Case