Territorial Jurisdiction

Territorial jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to hear and decide cases based on where the legal issue occurred or where the parties involved are located. Essentially, it determines which geographic area’s courts have the power to handle a specific case. For example, a court in one city typically cannot judge cases outside its physical area unless certain legal rules allow it. This concept ensures legal cases are heard by courts appropriate to their location, maintaining order and clarity in the judiciary system.