Limiting jurisdiction refers to an action taken by Congress to restrict or define the authority and scope of a federal court. It determines which cases a court can hear or decide upon.
Related terms
Original Jurisdiction: Original jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to be the first to hear and decide on a case. It is typically associated with trial courts.
Appellate Jurisdiction: Appellate jurisdiction refers to the authority of a higher court to review decisions made by lower courts. It does not involve holding trials but rather assessing whether legal errors occurred.
Exclusive Jurisdiction: Exclusive jurisdiction means that only one specific court has the power to hear and decide certain types of cases. Other courts are prohibited from handling those cases.