Personal Jurisdiction

Question 1

Constitutional test

Answer 1

Such minimum contacts with the forum so jurisdiction does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice

Question 2

3 factors for constitutional test

Answer 2

1. Contact
2. Relatedness
3. Fairness

Question 3

Standard for contact

Answer 3

The defendant 1. Purposely availed himself and 2. It is forseeable that defendant would get sued in this forum

Question 4

Relatedness standard

Answer 4

Does the claim arise from defendant’s contact

Question 5

Fairness factors

Answer 5

1. Burden on defendant and witnesses
2. State’s interest
3. Plaintiff’s interest

Question 6

2 step analysis

Answer 6

1. State statute

2. Constitutional analysis