What is the test for federal jurisdiction in civil matters?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Jordan v. Los Angeles County, 669 F.2d 1311 (9th Cir. 1982):
Article III of the Constitution limits federal court jurisdiction to "cases" and "controversies." Federal courts may only entertain "questions presented in an adversary context and in a form historically viewed as capable of resolution through the judicial process." Flast v. Cohen, 392 U.S. 83, 95, 88 S.Ct. 1942, 1950, 20 L.Ed.2d 947 (1968).
Page 1316
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Can a federal government official be held liable for civil damages in a civil case brought by a plaintiff who was not aware of the impact of the actions of a federal civil servant on her client's civil rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for determining whether a federal judge has jurisdiction to interpret a statutory interpretation in a federal civil matter? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a federal district court have jurisdiction to hear a claim that a federal court lacks subject matter jurisdiction? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for a federal district court to abstain from exercising jurisdiction in a civil matter? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for a federal district court to determine whether a state court or federal court has jurisdiction to rule on a federal Railroad Commission case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a federal court have jurisdiction to review a decision made by the Department of Justice under the Civil Code of Civil Procedure? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a state court have the authority to interpret the findings of a federal court when determining whether a federal judge has found that a state judge has jurisdiction to interpret a federal finding? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the effect of section 6621 of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure when dealing with civil matters? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the effect of a federal action for non-federal action in which a plaintiff is seeking to force a federal judge to dismiss the federal action? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does the federal district court have jurisdiction to dismiss the complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
