Melton v. Jenkins
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the CourtStephens, J.
1. “Jurisdiction of the subject-matter is the power to deal with the general abstract question, to hear the particular facts in any case relating to this question, and to determine whether or not they are sufficient to invoke the exercise of that power. It is not confined to cases in which the particular facts constitute a good cause of action, but it includes every issue within the scope of the general power vested in the court by the law of its organization to deal with the abstract question.” 17 Am. & Eng. Enc. L. (2d ed.) 1060, note 4. See Foltz v. St. Louis &c. R. Co., 60 Fed. 316;…
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2Cases cited7 opinions
- Cooper v. ReynoldsSupreme Court of the United States · 1870
- Foltz v. St. Louis & S. F. Ry. Co.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1894
- Calhoun v. LittleSupreme Court of Georgia · 1898
- Gifford v. WigginsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1892
- Davis v. MeltonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1933
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- Williams v. KaylorSupreme Court of Georgia · 1963
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