§ 131.10. Presumption of jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of the military courts and boards established by this chapter shall be presumed and the burden of proof shall rest on any person seeking to oust such courts or boards of jurisdiction in any action or proceeding.

Terms Used In N.Y. Military Law 131.10

  • 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.