Civil Procedure Flashcards
Requirements for a court hear a case
- Personal jurisdiction
- Subject matter jurisdiction
- Venue
What is Personal Jurisdiction?
Personal jurisdiction is a court’s power over an individiual, such as a citizen living within the borders of a state.
it appies to the defndant of the suit by virtue of her relationship with the forum state.
What FRCP rule allows for a motion to dismiss due to lack of personal jurisdiction?
FRCP 12(b)(2)
What are the 3 types of personal jurisdiction?
- In personam
- In rem
- Quasi in rem
What are “in rem” and “quasi in rem” jurisdiction?
in rem and quasi in rem involve jurisdiction over a defendant because the defendant owns property in the forum state.
What is “In personam” jurisdiction?
In personam jurisdiction is a category of personal jurisdiction that involves jurisdiction over a defendant by virtue of her relationship with the forum state.
- Personal jurisdiction
- Subject matter jurisdiction
- Venue
What are the jurisdictional requirements for a court hear a case? Which procedural rule, constitutional mandate or US Code governs it?
Personal jurisdiction is a court’s power over an individiual, such as a citizen living within the borders of a state.
ndant by virtue of her relationship with the forum state.
What is Personal Jurisdiction?
FRCP 12(b)(2)
What FRCP rule allows for a motion to dismiss due to lack of personal jurisdiction?
- In personam
- In rem
- Quasi in rem
What are the 3 types of personal jurisdiction?
in rem and quasi in rem involve jurisdiction over a defendant because the defendant owns property in the forum state.
What are “in rem” and “quasi in rem” jurisdiction?
In personam jurisdiction is a category of personal jurisdiction that involves jurisdiction over a defendant by virtue of her relationship with the forum state.
What is “In personam” jurisdiction?
Which due process clause of whic ammendment governs constitutional limitations on personal jurisdiction?
The 14th Ammendment
