Courts require that an action have some "connecting factor" or a "real and substantial connection" with the country or province in which the party seeks to bring the action.The question of whether a court will hear an action and allow a lawsuit to proceed in the court of that jurisdiction is called

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The phrase "assume jurisdiction" refers to the court's decision on whether or not to hear a particular case and allow a lawsuit to proceed in their jurisdiction. The court must have a real and substantial connection with the action in order to assume jurisdiction.

Courts Require That an Action Have Some "Connecting Factor" or a "Real