N.Y. Judiciary Law 2-A – Jurisdiction and powers of courts continued
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§ 2-a. Jurisdiction and powers of courts continued. Each court of the state shall continue to exercise the jurisdiction and powers now vested in it by law, according to the course and practice of the court, except as otherwise prescribed by statute or rules adopted in conformance thereto.
Terms Used In N.Y. Judiciary Law 2-A
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.