Lotteries Law and Legal Definition. According to the Federal Lottery Law, it is illegal to operate a lottery through the mail or over the telephone. A lottery exists when you must pay for a chance to win a prize. The prize could range from money to jewelry or a new car. The chance means an opportunity to win, such as a drawing or a matching lucky number. Consideration means some sort of payment by you.
JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES IN THE APPLICATION OF CUSTOMARY LAW IN THE CUSTOMARY COURT OF APPEAL Customary Law is applied primarily in the customary courts or Area Courts as well as the Customary Court of Appeal. which are inferior courts of records.
1 The California superior courts are general jurisdiction courts. 2  Limited Jurisdiction, which means that a court has restrictions on the cases it can decide. 3  Small claims court is a court of limited jurisdiction. 4  It can only hear and decide cases that claim damages of $10,000 or less. Limited Jurisdiction, which means that a court has restrictions on the cases it can decide. 2  Small claims court is a court of limited jurisdiction. 3  It can only hear and decide cases that claim damages of $10,000 or less.