PJ

Question 1

In the case of an out of state defendant, in order for a VA court to exercise PJ over a D, the exercise of PJ must be

Answer 1

1) Consistent with Va Long arm statue; and

2) Consistent with Federal constitutional law

Question 2

For a contracts based action, the Va long arm reaches a D if:

Answer 2

1) The D conducts Business in Va and the action arises from those contacts; or

2) If D sells a product outside Va, that is covered by a warranty, and that product causes injury in Va the D will be subject to PJ if:

1) The D reasonably expects the product to be used in VA; AND

2) The D conducts regular business in VA or derives a substantial revenue from VA

Question 3

For a Torts based action, the VA long arm reaches a D if:

Answer 3

1) D acts in VA causing tortious injury in the state

2) If D acts outside Va causing Tortious injury in the state and

1) The claim arises from those contacts; and

2) The D has systematic contacts with the state

Question 4

For a property based action, the VA long arm reaches a D if

Answer 4

The D has a real property interest in Va, and the claim arises from that interest

Question 5

For family based actions, The VA long arm reaches a D if:

Answer 5

1) The matrimonial domicile is in VA, then VA can adjudicate the divorce

2) The D is obligated to pay support to a VA resident, VA can enforce the obligation

Question 6

Federal constitutional law permits

Answer 6

A D to be sued in a state where he minimum contacts and there is a relationship between the claim and those contacts.

Question 7

Minimum contacts are those that are

Answer 7

purposefully established

Question 8

You can always get PJ over a D by

Answer 8

1) Consent (failure to object or forum selection clause) or

2) Tag jurisdiction