limited jurisdiction

limited jurisdiction

Jurisdiction that is confined to a particular type of case or that may be exercised only under statutory limits and prescriptions.

¡ª Also termed special jurisdiction. Cf. general jurisdiction. [Cases: Courts 26, 59; Federal Courts 5. C.J.S. Courts ¡ì¡ì 3, 8, 64¨C65, 67.]


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