Jurisdiction held by two courts over the same type of case (compare “exclusive jurisdiction”).
A situation in which two courts have a legal right to hear the same case. For example, both the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. trial courts have concurrent jurisdiction in certain cases brought by or against ambassadors or counsels.
When two or more courts share the authority to hear a certain kind of case. Example: Circuit and Superior courts have concurrent jurisdiction to hear small claims cases.
Enables the High Court, County Court and Family Proceedings (Magistrates) to hear all proceedings under the Act and enables all proceedings involving the child and family to be brought together in one court.
A condition which arises when two or more different courts each have an equal right to hear a specific case or complaint.
Where two or more courts can hear the same case.
Concurrent jurisdiction exists where two or more courts from different systems simultaneously have jurisdiction over a specific case. This situation leads to forum shopping, as parties will try to have their lawsuit heard in the court that they perceive will be most favorable to them.