What is a court’s legal authority to hear and decide a particular type of case called?

A. jurisdiction
B. venue
C. case equity
D. autonomy


A. jurisdiction

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) Polling the jury B) Peremptory challenges C) Voir dire D) Qualifying the jury

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A building attached to or adjacent to the dwelling house and used in support of the dwelling house is said to within the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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