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Jul. 10, 2009
Concurrent Confusion
Michael Paul Thomas explains the jurisdictional issues involved when parties file actions relating to the same subject in different courts.
FOCUS COLUMN
By Michael Paul Thomas The term "concurrent jurisdiction" generally relates to jurisdiction of different courts over a class of cases. Thus, if several courts have concurrent jurisdiction over an action, that action may be brought in any of those courts. Amongst California Courts Sometimes parties file actions relating to the same subject matter in different superior courts. The rule of "exclusive" concurr...
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