Asked by Darshana Tharanga on Sep 30, 2024

Bubble Wrap Co.(BWC) ,an Atlanta corporation,has its principal place of business in New York.John,a resident of Florida,asserted on his website that BWC engaged in ongoing criminal activity,scams,and phishing.BWC sued John in the U.S.District Court for the District of New York,alleging defamation and injury to BWC's business in New York.John filed a motion to dismiss the case alleging that neither subject-matter nor in personam jurisdiction existed.The court granted the defendant's motion and dismissed the case because:

A) BWC could not meet its burden of establishing sufficient "minimum contacts."
B) the court did not have subject-matter jurisdiction.
C) the court neither had subject-matter jurisdiction nor in personam jurisdiction.
D) publishing of those statements did not amount to defamation,and thus no injury was caused to BWC's business.

Subject-matter Jurisdiction

The authority of a court to hear and decide cases of a particular category or those involving specific types of issues.

Minimum Contacts

Minimum contacts is a legal principle in the United States that determines if it is appropriate for a court in one state to assert personal jurisdiction over a defendant from another state, based on the defendant's activities within the state.

In Personam Jurisdiction

Legal authority over a particular person as opposed to jurisdiction over property, allowing a court to make decisions affecting the person's rights and obligations.

  • Comprehend the fundamental concepts of jurisdiction, encompassing both in personam and in rem jurisdiction.