Personal Jurisdiction

Question 1

What is Reasonableness (5)

Answer 1

1) ∆ burden of appearing
2) Forum State’s interest in adjudicating the dispute
3) π interest in obtaining convenient and effective relief
4) Interstate judicial system’s interest in obtaining the most efficient resolution of controversies
5) Common interests of all sovereign in promoting substantive social policies

Question 2

Factors for SPJ (3)

Answer 2

1) Minimum contacts
2) Claim arises from contacts
3) Reasonable (fair play)

Question 3

Zippo Test (3)

Answer 3

1) Passive: simply info; insufficient
2) Exchange; maybe
3) Doing business; depends on level and interactivity and commercial nature

Question 4

Effects Test (3)

Answer 4

1) intentional conduct
2) Uniquely or expressly aimed at FS
3) Brunt of harm and knowledge of harm to π in FS

Question 5

Burger King

Answer 5

Mere contract insufficient for contacts

Question 6

Creative Calling (4)

Answer 6

Contacts depend on

1) Prior Negotiations
2) Terms of Contract
3) Contemplated future consequences
4) Parties actual course of dealing