Personal Jurisdiction

Question 1

Does the process to assert PJ differ in VA from federal?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

VA long-arm statute causes of action

Answer 2

Causes tortious injury in VA by act or omission in VA

Causes tortious injury in VA by act or omission out of VA (D does business in VA and makes revenue there)

Contracts to supply things or services in VA

Relates to Realty in VA

Single transaction in VA

Injury caused in VA by breach of warranty where sale was out of state

Domestic relations case (matrimonial domicile in VA)

Question 3

What does the non-resident motorists act (NRMA) allow?

Answer 3

PJ over non resident driver who caused an accident in VA (also by Tortious injury caused basis)

Question 4

What is the constitutional standard for PJ in VA?

Answer 4

Minimum contacts such that jurisdiction does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial Justice