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.
Under federal and state laws and court rules, a court may exercise its inherent authority only if it has two types of jurisdiction: personal and subject matter. Personal Jurisdiction is the authority that a court has over the parties in the case.