Jurisdiction v. Venue Flashcards
1
Q
Differentiate between jurisdiction v. venue.
A
Jurisdiction and venue are distinguished as follows:
(1) Jurisdiction is the authority to hear and determine a case; venue is the place where the case is to be heard or tried.
(2) Jurisdiction is a matter of substantive law; venue, of procedural law.
(3) Jurisdiction establishes a relation between the court and the subject matter; venue, a relation between plaintiff and defendant, or petitioner and respondent.
(4) Jurisdiction is fixed by law and cannot be conferred by the parties; venue may be conferred by the act or agreement of the parties.
(Manila Railroad Co. v. Attorney-General, 20 Phil. 523)
