Territorial jurisdiction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004885",
  "term": "Territorial jurisdiction",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The authority of a court or government body to hear cases and exercise power over persons and property within a defined geographical area. This jurisdiction is limited to the physical boundaries of the state, county, or district where the court is located. For example, a state court generally cannot compel a resident of another state to appear unless specific long-arm statutes apply.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/territorial-jurisdiction/"
}