CivPro

Question 1

MSJ standard

Answer 1

• no genuine issue of material fact AND
• moving party entitled to judgment as matter of law

Question 2

minimum contacts

Answer 2

1. purposeful availment: D purposeful, substantial contacts w forum state
2. foreseeability: D should reasonably anticipate being taken to crt there
3. relatedness: between COA and forum state (specific or general Jx)

Question 3

specific Jx & gen Jx

Answer 3

specific: claim arises out of (or is closely related) to D’s contact w forum state. in this case, Jx may be warranted even if this is D’s only contact w forum state

general: D is domiciled in state OR has continuous, systematic contacts w state making it “at home”

Question 4

fair play & subst justice

Answer 4

1. interest in forum state in adjudicating the matter
2. burden on D to appear
3. interest in jud efficiency
4. shared interest of states in promoting common social policies

Question 5

domicile

Answer 5

individual: resides in state w intent to remain indefinitely

corporation: incorporation or PPB (nerve center)