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Jurisdiction in Civil Cases - -Vicky Cherry What is Civil Jurisdiction? Civil jurisdiction involves the authority a particular court may have to hear the facts of a civil matter, apply the law, and render judgment. ◆Jurisdiction over Persons(In personam jurisdiction) ◆ Jurisdiction over Property (In rem jurisdiction) ◆Jurisdiction over Persons  The power of a court to decide matters relating to a natural or juridical person physically present within the forum state. Natural persons subject to in personam jurisdiction include: ●Nationals of the forum