The term "subject matter jurisdiction".

A) can be obtained through the application of a state courts " long arm jurisdiction" if the defendant had sufficient "minimum contracts" with the state in which the court is located.

B) is obtained by a court only after proper service on the defendant of the summons and complaint.

C) refers to the power or authority of a court to hear and decide the type of case before it.

D) refers to the power of authority of a court to decide the legal rights and duties of the specific persons or parties before it.