Sunday, February 17, 2008

U.S. v. Hudson and Goodwin

United States v. Hudson and Goodwin, 11 U.S. 32 (1812)

If there's no statute granting jurisdiction to the federal court, then there's no jurisdiction, end of story. There are certain implied powers (to fine for contempt is mentioned; "jurisdiction to determine jurisdiction" is not but is likely included), but these "are powers which cannot be dispensed with in a Court, because they are necessary to the exercise of all others ... ." 34

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