Legal Opinion
T.W. v. Brophy
District Court, E.D. Wisconsin
Decided August 20, 1996No. Civil Action 96-C-0120PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DECISION AND ORDER
REYNOLDS, Senior District Judge.
Justice is more than making the right decisions; it is the right court making the right decision. Although concepts like capacity to sue, standing, personal jurisdiction, and subject matter jurisdiction may appear to be arcane legal rules, they ensure that the court has authority to resolve the dispute. Before the court can reach the merits of any suit, before discovery can begin, the court must resolve standing and jurisdictional issues. Despite the serious allegations and the publicity in this case, this court like any other must focus on…
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