PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION
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Jurisdiction & Venue
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Subject Matter Jurisdiction
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Concurrent jurisdiction in the superior courts.
Prior to party correctly pleading "exclusive concurrent jurisdiction," second court has jurisdiction even though prior action pending in other court.
Exclusive concurrent jurisdiction is rule of policy and countervailing policies could outweigh it in some situations.
Appellate review of refusal to recognize exclusive concurrent jurisdiction may be sought by petition for writ of prohibition.
Exclusive concurrent jurisdiction and mandatory abatement; abatement mandatory when later filed case has same parties and subject matter as pending case.
Rule of exclusive concurrent jurisdiction is a rule of policy and countervailing policies may make the rule inapplicable.