PJ: OVERVIEW

Question 1

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(What is) the primary legal question that Personal Jurisdiction is concerned with?

Answer 1

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Can the Defendant sue the Plaintiff in this state?

Question 2

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What are the 3 types of Personal Jurisdiction?

Answer 2

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1. In Personam Jurisdiction: the defendant himself
2. In Rem Jurisdiction: NOT the defendant himself BUT his property.
3. Quasi In Rem Jurisdiction: ???

Question 3

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What are the two general questions the court must ask in order to establish jurisdiction? and in what order must they be asked?

Answer 3

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1. Statutory limitation
2. Constitutional limitation

Question 4

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Limitations on Personal Jurisdiction: define

Answer 4

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The exercise of personal jurisdiction generally must be authorized by statute and constitutional.

Question 5

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Limitations on Personal Jurisdiction:

In order to exercise personal jurisdiction the court must first look to this…

Answer 5

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Statutory limitation: Does the state have a statute?

Question 6

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Limitations on Personal Jurisdiction:

The second authority that must be recognized In order for a court to exercise personal jurisdiction is this…

Answer 6

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Constitutional limitations: The Due Process Clause
(The Due Process Circle)
1. Fair and Reasonable: def must have contacts with the forum state that the exercise of jurisdiction would be fair and reasonable.
2. Appropriate Notice: defendant must be given appropriate notice of the action and an opportunity to be heard.