Topic: the lack of subject matter jurisdiction is so fundamental t… · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 19 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Dishmon v. Shelby State Community College.

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1 Dishmon v. Shelby State Community College Anchor
tennctapp · 1999
green “the lack of subject matter jurisdiction is so fundamental that it requires dismissal whenever it is raised and demonstrated.” 15
2 Lacey Chapman v. Davita, Inc.
tenn · 2012
green “subject matter jurisdiction depends on the nature of the cause of action and the relief sought, and can only be conferred on a court by the constitution or a legislative act.” 4

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