Jurisdiction is defined as the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law (Merriam-Webster, 2017). A matter that falls within the courts jurisdiction (Merriam-Webster, 2017). The main difference between the court of general jurisdiction and a court of limited jurisdiction is the types of cases they preside over (Hall, 2014). Courts of general jurisdiction can preside over many different types of both criminal and civil cases (Hall, 2014). However, courts of limited jurisdiction only preside over certain cases, generally at a lower level such as minor criminal offenses (Hall, 2014). A municipal court is an example of limited jurisdiction, which can preside over a “dogs at large” case for example. General Sessions Court would