Asked by Simon Kozloff on Jun 06, 2024
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Patricia has a valid judgment against David. David has no assets in the state where the judgment was entered, but he now lives in California where he owns thousands of acres of beach-front property. Patricia may execute her judgment in California based on:
A) Subject matter jurisdiction.
B) Concurrent federal jurisdiction.
C) Quasi in rem jurisdiction.
D) Diversity of citizenship jurisdiction.
Quasi In Rem Jurisdiction
A legal principle allowing a court to exercise jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant's property within the jurisdiction for the purpose of the lawsuit.
Subject Matter Jurisdiction
The authority of a court to hear cases pertaining to a specific type of issue or within a particular category of legal matters.
Concurrent Federal Jurisdiction
A situation where both federal and state courts have the authority to hear and decide on the same case.
- Recognize the procedural steps involved in enforcing a judgment across state lines.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the procedural steps involved in enforcing a judgment across state lines.
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