concurrent jurisdictionThe jurisdiction of two or more courts, each authorized to deal with the same subject.
Concurrent Jurisdiction - Authority vested in more than one court to hear and resolve specific types of disputes.
Concurrent Jurisdiction - The authority of multiple courts to hear the same type of case at the choice of the litigants.
Concurrent jurisdiction
Definition
: jurisdiction that is shared by different courts and that may allow for removal <two states may have concurrent jurisdiction over crimes committed on boundary rivers W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr.> ...
It exercises concurrent jurisdiction in cases where the rights are purely of a legal nature, but where other and more efficient aid is required than a court of law can afford, to meet the difficulties of the case, and ensure full redress.
Such may be divisions of courts of general jurisdiction, and may have concurrent jurisdiction with other courts. Commonly their jurisdiction is restricted to the handling of minor offenses, small claims or preliminary hearings.
The federal and state courts have concurrent jurisdiction over most admiralty and maritime claims pursuant to the terms of a federal statute known as the "Savings to Suitors" clause.
Concurrent jurisdiction is that which may be entertained by several courts. It is a rule that in cases of concurrent jurisdictions, that which is first seized of the case shall try it to the exclusion of the other.
Family Court has concurrent jurisdiction with Supreme Court for all matters granted to it, but in practice, will be the exclusive court where some matters are heard.
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.
Jurisprudence ...
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.
When a proceeding in respect of a certain subject matter can only be brought in one court, that court is said to have exclusive jurisdiction; when it can be brought in any one of several courts, they are said to have concurrent jurisdiction.
Equity has concurrent jurisdiction in cases where the law recognized the right but did not give adequate relief, or did not give relief without circuity of action or some similar inconvenience.
 See also: Concur, Jurisdiction, Court, Cause, Judge
  
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