Which of the following refers to the lawful authority of a court to hear or to act on a case from its beginning and to pass judgment on the law and the facts?
A)Appellate jurisdiction
B)Overlapping jurisdiction
C)Original jurisdiction
D)Limited jurisdiction

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Original jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction, which is the authority to review decisions of a lower court.

Which of the Following Refers to the Lawful Authority of a Court