Personal Jurisdiction Flashcards
1
Q
How to have personal jurisdiction
A
- If you reside in a given state;
- Physically present in a state & you’re served while there; OR
- If you consent/agree to be bound by laws of that state (i.e. clause in a K)
2
Q
Sufficient Minimum Contact
A
relationships, friends, family, business, connections to that jurisdiction
- Turn to this when it’s an out of state party being forced to litigate in that state
- More contact, more likely to have personal jurisdiction and less violation of due process
