Personal Jurisdiction

Question 1

Domicile

Answer 1

Physical presence + intent to remain

Question 2

In rem is

Answer 2

Jurisdiction over a thing.

Can be in state property that is either tangible or intangible AND can be seized pre-judgment

Question 3

Quasi in rem

Answer 3

When the P’s claim is unrelated to the property. The property is not the subject of the litigation. The only role played by the property is to provide a basis for bringing the D into court

Question 4

Jurisdiction

Answer 4

The power of the court to render judgment over the D

Question 5

Sliding scale for minimum contact

Answer 5

A high level of activities will support jurisdiction even over claims unrelated to those activities. By contrast, a low level of activity will support personal jurisdiction, but only over claims related to that contact