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Choice of Jurisdiction: When there is a legal case that involves different states or countries, the choice of which state or country should handle the case is called the choice of jurisdiction. It's like deciding which playground to go to when you want to play with your friends from different neighborhoods.
Definition: Choice of jurisdiction refers to the decision of which state or country should have the authority to handle a legal case. This is also known as conflict of laws.
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These examples illustrate how choice of jurisdiction can impact legal cases. In the first example, the person must decide which state's laws will apply to their case and where they will have the best chance of winning. In the second example, the parties involved have already agreed on which country's laws will apply in case of a dispute.