Before any court can hear a case, it must have_____ over the person against whom the suit is brought or over the property involved in the suit as well as over the subject matter.

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Jurisdiction is the authority granted to a legal body like a court to administer justice within a defined field of responsibility, including the power to hear and decide cases. This includes authority over the person involved or the property in question, as well as the specific subject matter of the dispute.

Before Any Court Can Hear a Case, It Must Have_____