The general rule is that a court acquires jurisdiction over a case from the payment of...

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The general rule is that a court acquires jurisdiction over a case from the payment of the docket fees. In one case, it was only discovered on appeal that plaintiff failed to pay the docket fees. Even if plaintiff would pay the docket fees during the appellate stage, the right of action over the initial complaint would have already prescribed. Is the dismissal of the case mandatory? Yes No The general rule is that a court acquires jurisdiction over a case from the payment of the docket fees. In one case, it was only discovered on appeal that plaintiff failed to pay the docket fees. Even if plaintiff would pay the docket fees during the appellate stage, the right of action over the initial complaint would have already prescribed. Is the dismissal of the case mandatory? Yes No