1. Courts can only hear a case if they have "jurisdiction" Define Jurisdiction.

Describe the different types of jurisdiction a court can have and give a concrete example/fact pattern for each (e.g. Personal Jurisdiction: John lives in New York and had a car accident with Tim in Nassau County. Supreme Court Nassau County would have personal jurisdiction over John (residency) and Tim (where accident occurred).For "e" "f" & "g" give an example that includes the name of the court(s) that would handle the case.

a. Personal Jurisdiction & Long Arm Jurisdiction

b. In Rem (property) Jurisdiction

c. Subject Matter Jurisdiction

d. Original Jurisdiction

e. Appellate Jurisdiction

f. Federal & Federal Diversity Jurisdiction

g. Concurrent Jurisdiction

i. Which two courts in New York State can hear custody disputes?

h. Exclusive Jurisdiction

j. Which court in New York State has exclusive jurisdiction to issue a divorce?