§ 122. Separability of assembly districts. Each assembly district created by this title shall be deemed a separate district for the purpose of dividing the entire state into assembly districts. If one or more assembly districts created by this title are judicially found to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, including but not limited to noncompliance with decisions and mandates of a court of competent jurisdiction, only the defective district or districts and those immediately adjacent or contiguous thereto shall be reapportioned. All other districts shall be deemed to be properly created.

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  • 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.
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