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Legal Definitions - forum competens
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Definition of forum competens
FORUM COMPETENS
A forum competens is a competent court that has jurisdiction over a case.
Example 1: In a divorce case, the forum competens would be the court in the state where the couple resides.
Example 2: If a crime is committed in a certain county, the forum competens would be the court in that county.
These examples illustrate how the forum competens is the court that has the authority to hear and decide a case. It is important to determine the correct forum competens in order to ensure that the case is heard in the appropriate court.
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Simple Definition
Forum competens: A court that has the power to hear and decide a case. It is the court that has the authority to handle legal matters and make judgments.
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