SCPA 203 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 202 Enumerated proceedings not exclusive The proceedings enumerated in this act shall not be deemed exclusive and the court is empowered in a... up ARTICLE 2 Jurisdiction and Powers next SECTION 204 Presumption of jurisdiction Where the jurisdiction of the court to make a decree or other determination is drawn in question collaterally... Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 203 Jurisdiction of parties and subject matter The court obtains jurisdiction in every case to make a decree or other determination by the ex... Surrogate's Court Procedure Act (SCP) CHAPTER 59-A, ARTICLE 2 § 203. Jurisdiction of parties and subject matter The court obtains jurisdiction in every case to make a decree or other determination by the existence of the jurisdictional facts prescribed by statute. The jurisdiction of the court is exercised by the commencement of a proceeding in the court. All proceedings are special proceedings and are commenced by filing a petition. Personal jurisdiction of parties is obtained by service of process upon the parties or by submission to the jurisdiction of the court by waiver of issuance and service of process, appearance of an adult competent party in person or by attorney or by pleading.