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Jurisdiction

• Jurisdiction (Cornell Legal Information Institute)
  Commentary with links to the U.S. Constitution, federal statutes & opinions
• Personal Jurisdiction: In Which Court Can I Sue the Defendant? (Nolo.com)
  Overview of whether a court has power over a particular defendant.
• Subject Matter Jurisdiction: Which Court has Power to Hear My Case? (Nolo.com)
  Overview of federal and state subject matter jurisdiction and dual jurisdiction.

The Law (Additional statutes, regulations & opinions may apply to your specific situation.)

• WI Constitution: Article VII "Judiciary"
• WI Statutes: Ch. 801 "Civil Procedure: Commencement of Action and Venue"
• WI Opinions
  • On Point Case Summaries (2010-) (WI State Public Defender)

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