Essay Attack Templates

Question 1

Personal jurisdiction refers to a court’s authority to exercise jurisdiction over a particular defendant. There are 3 bases for court authority: _____________.

Answer 1

(1) traditional,
(2) statutory, and
(3) constitutional

Question 2

Personal jurisdiction refers to a court’s authority to exercise jurisdiction over a particular defendant. There are 3 bases for court authority: (1) traditional, (2) statutory, and (3) constitutional.

The traditional bases for a court to exercise jurisdiction include when the defendant:

Answer 2

(1) is present while served in the forum,
(2) consents to jurisdiction, or
(3) is domiciled in the forum.

Question 3

Personal jurisdiction refers to a court’s authority to exercise jurisdiction over a particular defendant. There are 3 bases for court authority: (1) traditional, (2) statutory, and (3) constitutional.

States enact** long-arm statutes** to authorize a court jurisdiction over non-residents to the extent the ____________ of the U.S. Constitution permits.

Answer 3

Due Process Clause

Question 4

Personal jurisdiction refers to a court’s authority to exercise jurisdiction over a particular defendant. There are 3 bases for court authority: (1) traditional, (2) statutory, and (3) constitutional.

States enact long-arm statutes to ____________ to the extent the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution permits.

Answer 4

authorize a court jurisdiction over non-residents

Question 5

Personal jurisdiction refers to a court’s authority to exercise jurisdiction over a particular defendant. There are 3 bases for court authority: (1) traditional, (2) statutory, and (3) constitutional.

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:

Answer 5

(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

Question 6

Personal jurisdiction refers to a court’s authority to exercise jurisdiction over a particular defendant. There are 3 bases for court authority: (1) traditional, (2) statutory, and (3) constitutional.

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) ______________,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

Answer 6

minimum contacts between defendant and forum

Question 7

Personal jurisdiction refers to a court’s authority to exercise jurisdiction over a particular defendant. There are 3 bases for court authority: (1) traditional, (2) statutory, and (3) constitutional.

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) _____________, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

Answer 7

relationship cause of action has with forum

Question 8

Personal jurisdiction refers to a court’s authority to exercise jurisdiction over a particular defendant. There are 3 bases for court authority: (1) traditional, (2) statutory, and (3) constitutional.

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) _______________.

Answer 8

fair play and substantial justice

Question 9

________________ must be (1) purposeful such that the defendant (2) reasonably foresees being hailed into the forum court.

Answer 9

minimum contacts

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

Question 10

Minimum contacts must be (1) ________ such that the defendant (2) reasonably foresees being hailed into the forum court.

Answer 10

purposeful

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

Question 11

Minimum contacts must be (1) purposeful such that the defendant (2) ____________ being hailed into the forum court.

Answer 11

reasonably foresees

Question 12

Minimum contacts must be (1) ________________ (2) reasonably foresees being hailed into the forum court.

Answer 12

purposeful such that the defendant

Question 13

Minimum contacts must be (1) purposeful such that the defendant (2) _______________.

Answer 13

reasonably foresees being hailed into the forum court

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

Question 14

Minimum contacts must be (1) purposeful such that the defendant (2) reasonably foresees being hailed into the forum court.

Purposeful -> ___________

Foresees -> There is foreseeability when a defendant knows or reasonably anticipates having to defend a lawsuit in a court resulting from minimum contacts.

Answer 14

The court reviews whether the defendant purposefully avails itself of the benefits and protections of the forum state’s laws.

Question 15

Minimum contacts must be (1) purposeful such that the defendant (2) reasonably foresees being hailed into the forum court.

Purposeful -> The court reviews whether the defendant purposefully avails itself of the benefits and protections of the forum state’s laws.

Foresees -> There is foreseeability when a defendant knows or reasonably anticipates having to defend a lawsuit in a court resulting from minimum contacts.

Answer 15

There is foreseeability when a defendant knows or reasonably anticipates having to defend a lawsuit in a court resulting from minimum contacts.

Question 16

Minimum contacts must be (1) purposeful such that the defendant (2) reasonably foresees being hailed into the forum court.

Purposeful -> The court reviews whether the defendant ____________________.

Foresees -> There is foreseeability when a defendant knows or reasonably anticipates having to defend a lawsuit in a court resulting from minimum contacts.

Answer 16

purposefully avails itself of the benefits and protections of the forum state’s laws

Question 17

Minimum contacts must be (1) purposeful such that the defendant (2) reasonably foresees being hailed into the forum court.

Purposeful -> The court reviews whether the defendant purposefully avails itself of the benefits and protections of the forum state’s laws.

Foresees -> There is foreseeability when a defendant ________________ resulting from minimum contacts.

Answer 17

knows or reasonably anticipates having to defend a lawsuit in a court

Question 18

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

The relationship the cause of action has with the forum state warrants personal jurisdiction when, in the forum state:

Answer 18

(1) the defendant has systematic and continuous contact,
(2) the suit is related to the defendant’s conduct, or
(3) a product is placed in the stream of commerce.

Question 19

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

The relationship the cause of action has with the forum state warrants personal jurisdiction when, in the forum state:
(1) the defendant has ________________,
(2) the suit is related to the defendant’s conduct, or
(3) a product is placed in the stream of commerce.

Answer 19

systematic & continuous contact

Question 20

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

The relationship the cause of action has with the forum state warrants personal jurisdiction when, in the forum state:
(1) the defendant has systematic and continuous contact,
(2) the suit is ________________, or
(3) a product is placed in the stream of commerce.

Answer 20

related to the defendant’s conduct

Question 21

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

The relationship the cause of action has with the forum state warrants personal jurisdiction when, in the forum state:
(1) the defendant has systematic and continuous contact,
(2) the suit is related to the defendant’s conduct, or
(3) a product is _____________.

Answer 21

placed in the stream of commerce

Question 22

The relationship the cause of action has with the forum state warrants personal jurisdiction when, in the forum state:
(1) _________________,
(2) the suit is related to the defendant’s conduct, or
(3) a product is placed in the stream of commerce.

Answer 22

the defendant has systematic and continuous contact

Question 23

The relationship the cause of action has with the forum state warrants personal jurisdiction when, in the forum state:
(1) the defendant has systematic and continuous contact,
(2) ________________, or
(3) a product is placed in the stream of commerce.

Answer 23

the suit is related to the defendant’s conduct

Question 24

The relationship the cause of action has with the forum state warrants personal jurisdiction when, in the forum state:
(1) the defendant has systematic and continuous contact,
(2) the suit is related to the defendant’s conduct, or
(3) ________________.

Answer 24

a product is placed in the stream of commerce

Question 25

The relationship the cause of action has with the forum state warrants personal jurisdiction when, in the forum state:
(1) the defendant has systematic and continuous contact,
(2) the suit is related to the defendant’s conduct, or
(3) a product is placed in the stream of commerce

Systematic & Continuous -> _____

**Related to D’s Conduct ** -> Jurisdiction is proper if the claim arises out of the defendant’s conduct with the forum state.

Stream of Commerce -> The law is unsettled as to whether placing a product in the stream of commerce with the expectation that it be purchased by consumers in the forum state is sufficient.

Answer 25

The court weighs the quantity and nature of the defendant’s contacts with the forum, or its connection with the cause of action to determine if they are systematic and continuous.

Question 26

The relationship the cause of action has with the forum state warrants personal jurisdiction when, in the forum state:
(1) the defendant has systematic and continuous contact,
(2) the suit is related to the defendant’s conduct, or
(3) a product is placed in the stream of commerce

Systematic & Continuous -> The court weighs the quantity and nature of the defendant’s contacts with the forum, or its connection with the cause of action to determine if they are systematic and continuous.

**Related to D’s Conduct ** -> _____

Stream of Commerce -> The law is unsettled as to whether placing a product in the stream of commerce with the expectation that it be purchased by consumers in the forum state is sufficient.

Answer 26

Jurisdiction is proper if the claim arises out of the defendant’s conduct with the forum state.

Question 27

The relationship the cause of action has with the forum state warrants personal jurisdiction when, in the forum state:
(1) the defendant has systematic and continuous contact,
(2) the suit is related to the defendant’s conduct, or
(3) a product is placed in the stream of commerce

Systematic & Continuous -> The court weighs the quantity and nature of the defendant’s contacts with the forum, or its connection with the cause of action to determine if they are systematic and continuous.

**Related to D’s Conduct ** -> Jurisdiction is proper if the claim arises out of the defendant’s conduct with the forum state.

Stream of Commerce -> _____

Answer 27

The law is unsettled as to whether placing a product in the stream of commerce with the expectation that it be purchased by consumers in the forum state is sufficient.

Question 28

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

Factors courts consider in determining fair play and substantial justice include:

Answer 28

(1) the convenience to the parties and (2) state’s interest.

Question 29

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

Factors courts consider in determining fair play and substantial justice include (1) ________ and (2) state’s interest.

Answer 29

the convenience to the parties

Question 30

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

Factors courts consider in determining fair play and substantial justice include (1) the convenience to the parties and (2) _________.

Answer 30

state’s interest

Question 31

Factors to assess whether an exercise of jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution:
(1) minimum contacts between defendant and forum,
(2) relationship cause of action has with forum, and
(3) fair play and substantial justice.

Factors courts consider in determining ________ include (1) the convenience to the parties and (2) state’s interest.

Answer 31

fair play and substantial justice

Question 32

Factors courts consider in determining ____________ include (1) the convenience to the parties and (2) state’s interest.

Convenience to Parties -> The exercise of jurisdiction must be reasonable, taking into account the litigant’s interests. The court will not find jurisdiction where requiring the defendant to defend in the forum would impose an unreasonable burden.

**State’s Interest ** -> A state has an interest in providing a forum for its citizens to resolve disputes.

Answer 32

fair play & substantial justice

Question 33

Factors courts consider in determining fair play and substantial justice include (1) the convenience to the parties and (2) state’s interest.

Convenience to Parties -> ________

**State’s Interest ** -> A state has an interest in providing a forum for its citizens to resolve disputes.

Answer 33

The exercise of jurisdiction must be reasonable, taking into account the litigant’s interests. The court will not find jurisdiction where requiring the defendant to defend in the forum would impose an unreasonable burden.

Question 34

Factors courts consider in determining fair play and substantial justice include (1) the convenience to the parties and (2) state’s interest.

Convenience to Parties -> The exercise of jurisdiction must be reasonable, taking into account the litigant’s interests. The court will not find jurisdiction where requiring the defendant to defend in the forum would impose an unreasonable burden.

**State’s Interest ** -> A state has an interest in providing a forum for its citizens to resolve disputes.

Answer 34

A state has an interest in providing a forum for its citizens to resolve disputes.