Sentences with phrase «jurisdiction over the action»

Alternatively, the Special Tribunal may determine that it retains jurisdiction over actions already commenced before Nakheel was carved out of Dubai World, on the grounds that Nakheel, in those proceedings, has submitted to the jurisdiction of the Special Tribunal.

The appellants counter that the Ontario court should not assume jurisdiction over the actions because they are essentially American in substance or, alternatively, because the Illinois court is a more appropriate forum than the Ontario court.

If, given the circumstances of the claim, the party would strongly prefer the claim to be determined by the Special Tribunal, then a Claim Form should be issued before Nakheel is carved out — in case it subsequently transpires that the Special Tribunal only retains jurisdiction over actions which have already been commenced.

The requirements are as follows: The Family Court of the State has jurisdiction over all actions for divorce and annulment of marriage where either petitioner or respondent, at the time the action was commenced, actually resided in this State, or was stationed in this State as a member of the armed services of the United States, continuously for 6 or more months immediately preceding the commencement of the action.

If Ontario is found to have jurisdiction over an action, the second part of the test considers whether or not Ontario is the most convenient place for the lawsuit.

194, for an order staying the plaintiff's claim on the basis that the court has no jurisdiction over the action.