North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 43 > Article 1 – Nature of Proceeding
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| § 43-1 | Jurisdiction in superior court |
| § 43-2 | Proceedings in rem; vests title |
| § 43-3 | Rules of practice prescribed by Attorney General |
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 43 > Article 1 - Nature of Proceeding
- 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.