Personal Jurisdiction

Question 1

What is Personal Jurisdiction?

Answer 1

Power over the Parties

Authority of a court to hear and decide a case involving a particular defendant

Question 2

What limits the courts exercise of Personal Jurisdiction?

Answer 2

1. 5th Amendment: Limits the Federal Government
2. 14th Amendment: Limits the States, makes sure that party has minimum contacts to state

Question 3

What is General Personal Jurisdiction?

Answer 3

The power to adjudicate any claim over the defendants who are present or domiciled within the court’s territory
- Where you live/move to
-Can bring any case to these courts

Question 4

What is Specific Personal Jurisdiction?

Answer 4

The power to adjudicate claims related to a defendant’s contacts with the court’s territory over defendant’s who:
1. Consent to Jurisdiction OR
2. Engage in forum directed acts such as:
a. Where you consented to be (work)
b. Specific contact that the person has within the jurisdiction (minimum contacts)