Contentious Jurisdiction in United States
Contentious Jurisdiction Definition
In ebclesiastical law. That which exists in cases where there is an action or judicial process, and matter in dispute is to be heard and determined between party and party. It is to be distinguished from voluntary jurisdiction, which exists in cases of taking probate of wills, granting letters of admmistration, and the like. 3 Sharswood, Bl. Comm. 66.
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In ebclesiastical law. That which exists in cases where there is an action or judicial process, and matter in dispute is to be heard and determined between party and party. It is to be distinguished from voluntary jurisdiction, which exists in cases of taking probate of wills, granting letters of admmistration, and the like. 3 Sharswood, Bl. Comm. 66.
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