Civil Procedure and Court Jurisdiction Lecture

Vocabulary flashcards covering judicial administration, court jurisdiction limits, and key legal concepts mentioned in the lecture transcript.

Jurisdiction

The power of a court to entertain and hear a legal claim or matter.

Smokeland Court Jurisdiction

A jurisdictional monetary limit set at 75,000, meaning a claim for 100,000 will not be entertained due to lack of jurisdiction.

Judicial Administration Act

The act granting the Chief Justice powers regarding how to administer the courts, including the appointment of a judge in charge for each High Court.

Judge in Charge

A judge appointed by the Chief Justice wherever there is a High Court to ensure proper court administration.

Mister Justice Darcel Wall

The Ndola High Court judge in charge, who succeeded the late Lady Justice Doctor Winnie Stoliowinder.

Freedom of Expression

A constitutional right categorized in the lecture as being limited, in contrast to rights that have no limitations.

Unlimited Jurisdiction

Court authority that is not restricted, meaning the court can deal with any matter.

Original Jurisdiction

Court authority meaning that a party can actually start a legal matter directly in that court.