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| Review by the Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act. |
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| If you die without a will or a family - Estate is given to the state. |
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| Person who oversees estate |
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| Appointed by court when there is no will |
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| Property given to a trustee to manage for the benefit of a third person |
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| Power to render an enforceable judgement |
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| The act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone |
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| Legal provision granting authority to a state or local court, on a person or entity not a resident in the jurisdiction of such court |
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| Used to determine when it is appropriate for a court in one state to assert personal jurisdiction over a defendant from another state |
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| Jurisdiction over real property located within the state |
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| Case can only be held in a state or federal court |
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| Both courts have jurisdiction over a case |
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| Legally proper or most convenient place where a particular case should be filed or handled |
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