“Ratione personae, ratione materiae, ratione loci” is a Latin phrase that translates to “by reason of the person, by reason of the matter, by reason of the place” in English. In legal disputes, it is common to refer to the phrase “jurisdictional considerations,” which denotes the various factors that may apply in a legal case. To be more precise, there are three types of jurisdictional considerations:
- Ratione personae: This refers to jurisdiction based on the individuals or entities involved in the case. This may include factors such as citizenship, residency, or legal status.
- Ratione materiae: This refers to jurisdiction based on the subject matter, or the type of legal issue involved in the case. Different courts may have jurisdiction over specific types of cases or matters.
- Ratione loci: This refers to jurisdiction based on the geographical location where the events giving rise to the legal dispute occurred, where the parties are located, or where property related to the case is located.
These considerations help determine which legal authority has the jurisdiction to hear and decide a particular case.
