Subject Matter Jurisdiction (SMJ)

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What does subject matter jurisdiction (SMJ) mean?

subject matter jurisdiction (SMJ) – Authority for a court to hear and decide specific types of claims. Federal courts have SMJ over claims raising federal questions and certain claims involving diversity (parties with different citizenship), as well as related supplemental claims.

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