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plugubius t1_irius5t wrote

Reply to comment by Vroomped in Pot twist: Cannabis firm refuses federal judge's ruling because its business isn't legal under federal law by Doc_Dante

This is not a matter of jurisdiction (the court's ability to rule) but about the enforceability of the contract (what the right ruling is).

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Vroomped t1_irjiwwc wrote

It is a matter of jurisdiction if you take it to a court that's unable to provide any ruling.(Unless the landlord homes that the court wants recognize them as having an illegal lease)

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plugubius t1_irjj999 wrote

A ruling that a contract is not enforceable is a ruling. This is not a jurisdictional matter.

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Vroomped t1_irjjwbk wrote

Feds say its not enforceable, State says it is.
Tell me what the difference between the two is.

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plugubius t1_irjkcx3 wrote

I think you're wrong about the effect of federal drug prohibitions on the validity of leases, but the difference I was referring to is between jurisdiction and a judgment. Jurisdiction allows a court to enter judgment, but it doesn't sat what that judgment should be. If the contract is unenforceable, the court enters judgment for the defendant.

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