Adjudication

Adjudication

Adjudication, a way of resolving disputes or controversies, usually through action in a court of law. The issues settled by adjudication may be civil or criminal; they may arise between private parties or between private parties and public bodies. Issues are settled according to specific procedures involving submission of proofs and presentation of arguments for each side. The dispute is argued before an impartial judge and jury or judge, both of whom are empowered to decide in favor of one of the parties.

Adjudication is also a function of legislative bodies, as in impeachment proceedings; administrative agencies, such as the Adjudication Division of the Federal Communications Commission; and labor arbitrators. (1)

Jurisdiction to Adjudicate

Jurisdiction to Adjudicate in Civil Cases

This includes the following:

• Subject-Matter Jurisdiction
• Personal Jurisdiction
• Service of Process
• Forum Non Conveniens
• Antisuit Injunctions
• Obtaining Evidence in Civil Proceedings

Jurisdictio to Adjudicate in Criminal Cases

This includes the following:

• Presence of the Defendant
• Extradition
• Rule of Male Captus, Bene Detentus
• Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters

Adjudication: Main Elements

The coverage of Adjudication includes the following element(s):

National Labor Relations Board San Francisco Branch Office

For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry.

References

See Also

• Administrative Law (in international or comparative law)

Adjudication

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• Administrative Law

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See Also

• Administrative adjudication
• Judgment

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Notes and References

1. Encarta Online Encyclopedia

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