jurisdiction of federal courts
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The power of the court to hear and determine the subject matter in controversy between parties to a suit-the power to decide a justiciable controversy. Binderup v Pathe Exchange, 263 US 291, 68 L Ed 308, 44 S Ct 96. Jurisdiction as conferred by the United States Constitution and acts of Congress enacted under the authority of the Constitution and in conformity therewith. Lockerty v Phillips, 319 US 182, 87 L Ed 1339, 63 S Ct 1019.
Ballentine's law dictionary.
Anderson, W.S..
1998.
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