Personal Jurisdiction CA

Question 1

Two Step Analysis for PJ

Answer 1

(1) There must be a state statute authorizing PJ over the defendant
(2) The exercise of PJ must be constitutional (due process).

Question 2

Statute authorizing PJ analysi

Answer 2

All you need to say is “The statute reaches the constitutional limit”

Question 3

Constitutional Analysis for PJ

Answer 3

Same as Federal:

Does the defendant have such minimum contacts with the forum so jurisdiction does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice?

Look at:
- Contact (purposeful availment and foreseeability)

• Relatedness (Does P’s claim arise from or relate to D’s contact with the forum)
• Fairness (Specific PJ only, look at burden on D/witnesses, state interest in hearing the case, P interest)

Question 4

HYPO: Hotel in State A maintains an interactive website on which people in State B can get rate information, make reservations, and get driving directions from State B to the hotel. Can this support specific jurisdiction in State B over the State A hotel?

Answer 4

YES.