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Question 1

Jurisdiction over the persons or entities involved in the lawsuit is called:

Question 2

Substantive due process involves:

Question 3

Procedural due process requires:

Question 4

Alan, domiciled in Tennessee, and Bill, domiciled in Kentucky, are involved in a motor vehicle accident in Kentucky. Alan files an action against Bill in Kentucky. Does the court have jurisdiction over Bill?

Question 5

Alan, domiciled in Tennessee, and Bill, domiciled in Kentucky, are involved in a motor vehicle accident in Tennessee. Alan files an action against Bill in Tennessee. Does the court have jurisdiction over Bill?

Question 6

ABC Corp. ("ABC") is incorporated in Montana and has its principal place of business in Montana. It does not have a website, it does not accept calls from persons out of state, it does not advertise out of Montana, and it has never had a customer who lives outside of Montana. ABC sells special grass seed that is effective only on certain plains within Montana. ABC sold its product to Bill, who lives in Montana. Bill files an action in court in Missouri alleging that ABC breached its contract with Bill. Does the court have jurisdiction over ABC Corp.?

Question 7

Jake lives in North Dakota and Bill lives in South Dakota. While visiting Jake's home, Bill is injured. Bill brings a cause of action against Jake in South Dakota. To ensure that Jake is served with process while in South Dakota, Bill calls Jake and informs him that Jake's mother, who lives in South Dakota, has had a heart attack and has been rushed to the local emergency room. Jake's mother has not, in fact, had a heart attack and is in very good health. Jake, concerned for his mother's health, drops everything and rushes to the hospital in South Dakota. When Jake walks through the doors of the emergency room, he is greeted by a man who serves him with the summons and a copy of the complaint Bill has filed in court in South Dakota. Jake appears in the trial court and files a motion to dismiss the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction. Will the court grant or deny the motion?

Question 8

John has filed an action in federal court in Florida against Andrew for injuries John sustained during a car accident that occurred in Georgia. Andrew lives Georgia. After Andrew is served with the summons and complaint, he timely files an answer denying liability. The trial begins, John presents his case, Andrew presents his case, and the court hears final motions before the case is sent to the jury for their decision. Andrew then moves to dismiss the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction. Will the court grant or deny the motion?

Question 9

John has filed an action in federal court in Florida against Andrew for injuries John sustained during a car accident that occurred in Georgia. Andrew lives Georgia. After Andrew is served with the summons and complaint, he makes an appearance in court and moves to dismiss the case on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction. Does the court have personal jurisdiction over Andrew?

Question 10

Mark and Julie, who live in Delaware, are married in Las Vegas, Nevada, and decide to honeymoon in Hawaii. They purchase airline tickets and agree to a layover in California. While switching planes in California, Mark and Julie visit a gift shop. Sam has filed an action against Mark and Julie in state court in California. Because Sam knows that the couple has a layover in California, he arranges to have them served with process in the airport. Mark and Julie are served while in the gift shop. Does the court have personal jurisdiction over the couple?

Question 11

ABC Corp. is incorporated in New Jersey and has its principal place of business there. ABC Corp. manufacturers "I Love NY!" bumpers stickers and advertises and sells them in New York. Sarah, a resident of New York, purchases a bumper sticker, which she affixes to the back bumper of her car. When she later attempts to remove the bumper sticker, a large section of paint peeled off. Sarah files an action in the New York trial court against ABC Corp. Does the court have personal jurisdiction over ABC Corp.?

Question 12

ABC Corp. is incorporated in New Jersey and has its principal place of business there. ABC Corp. manufacturers "I Love NY!" bumper stickers and advertises and sells them only in New York. Sarah, a resident of New York, purchases a bumper sticker, which she affixes to the back bumper of her car. Sarah later sells her car to Mike, who lives in California. When Mike, while in California, attempts to remove the bumper sticker, a section of paint peels off. Mike brings an action against ABC Corp. in California. Does the court have personal jurisdiction over ABC Corp.?