NALA Certified Paralegal Practice Exam

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Which of the following are types of jurisdiction?

  1. A court of concurrent jurisdiction

  2. A court of limited jurisdiction

  3. A court of exclusive jurisdiction

  4. A court of general jurisdiction

The correct answer is: A court of general jurisdiction

A court of concurrent jurisdiction (option A) only has the authority to hear cases that fall within its specific subject matter jurisdiction, unlike a court of general jurisdiction (option D) which has the authority to hear all types of cases. Option B, a court of limited jurisdiction, would only have the authority to hear specific types of cases, such as traffic violations or small claims. Option C, a court of exclusive jurisdiction, would only have the authority to hear cases that fall within its specific subject matter jurisdiction, but would not have the authority to hear cases that fall under the jurisdiction of other courts. Therefore, option D, a court of general jurisdiction, is the correct answer as it has the broadest authority to hear a variety of different types of cases.

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