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<h1>Court authority to decide cases cannot be waived or created by party consent or agreement</h1> Jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to decide matters brought before it or take cognizance of cases presented for decision. This authority's limits are imposed by statute, charter, or commission establishing the court and may be extended or restricted similarly. Jurisdiction encompasses both the types of claims a court can hear and the geographical area over which it extends. Without jurisdiction, courts cannot proceed in any case as it represents the power to declare law. Lack of jurisdiction cannot be waived, consented to, or overcome by party agreement. Courts must determine their own jurisdiction even when parties raise no objections, as jurisdiction cannot be conferred through consent or waiver.