Jurisdiction and applicable law

Jurisdiction refers to the authority of a specific court or legal body to hear and decide on a case, often based on location or subject matter. Applicable law is the set of rules and statutes that courts use to resolve a dispute. In legal matters, determining jurisdiction ensures the case is heard in the right place, while applicable law determines which rules apply to the case’s specific issues. Together, they guide how a dispute is handled and decided within the legal system.