· 10/30/1978
Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. v. City of Chicago
Citations
- 439 U.S. 929
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- “This Circuit has not treated territorial jurisdiction and venue as ‘essential elements’ in the sense that proof beyond a reasonable doubt is required.”
- jurisdiction not element of offense and may be proved by preponderance of evidence
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