Civ Pro

Question 1

For Diversity jx, may the P aggregate all non-related claims to reach the amount in controversy?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Personal Jurisdiction Due Process Requirements

Answer 2

Due process requirements are satisfied and a court can exercise PJ over a nonresident defendant if the D has sufficient minimum contracts with the forum state such that the maintenance of the action does not offend traditional notions of fair play and justice.

Question 3

What must the contacts be in minimum contacts?

Answer 3

Purposeful and Substantial

Question 4

How is diversity tested for interpleader rule

Answer 4

Diversity is tested between the stakeholder and other claimants, and there is no requirement that there be diversity between at least 2 of the claimants

Question 5

When may a D make a third party claim against a non-party?

Answer 5

For all or part of the defending party’s liability for the original claim made by the P against the D

Question 6

Before a default judgment against a D can be sought, what must happen first?

Answer 6

The court clerk must enter the default