Jurisdictional fact: existence of a preliminary state of affairs conditions exercise of limited tribunal powers and allows preliminary rulings. A jurisdictional fact is a factual state of affairs that must exist as a condition precedent before a court or tribunal of limited jurisdiction may ... Summary
Jurisdictional fact: existence of a preliminary state of affairs conditions exercise of limited tribunal powers and allows preliminary rulings.
A jurisdictional fact is a factual state of affairs that must exist as a condition precedent before a court or tribunal of limited jurisdiction may exercise power; a tribunal may rule on such preliminary or collateral questions of jurisdiction, but that ruling is not conclusive on the merits.
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