Are there any facts that prevent a court from proceeding with a matter before it?

A more difficult question is whether these facts justify prohibiting a court from proceeding with a matter before it. It is not to be anticipated that a court will exceed its jurisdiction but where it appears that a court has already determined that it has jurisdiction which depends on no question of fact, the remedy is rightfully sought (People ex rel. Safford v. Surrogate's Court, 229 N.Y. 495). It is no small consideration that a trial which is certain to be attended with a plethora of noxious publicity can be avoided.