His attorney claimed the court lacked 'jurisdiction' in this matter.
The matter falls outside/within the 'jurisdiction' of this court.
territory under the 'jurisdiction' of the federal government
(..) - Having a mistress isn't against the law, - It is in my book, What? (coughs) Uh, this case should now be under the jurisdiction of the FBI, - Mr, Williams fled the state to avoid,,, - Give it to me, - I'll look after it, - (coughing) You know it's the old man's (..)1994 The Glass Shield