Civil Procedure

Question 1

Personal Jurisdiction inquiries

Answer 1

(1) State law authorizes PJ

(2) PJ is constitutional

Question 2

Constitutional PJ Test

Answer 2

Does D have “such minimum contacts with the forum so jurisdiction does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice?”

(1) Contact: Purposeful Availment and Foreseeability
(2) Relatedness: General (end of test) v. Specific
(3) Fairness (Specific ONLY): Burden/Covenience, State’s Interest, and Plaintiff’s Interest

Question 3

Specific PJ

Answer 3

P’s claim arose from D’s contact with the forum.

Question 4

General PJ

Answer 4

D is “at home”/domiciled in the forum.