Asked by Herve Louis-Jean on Sep 30, 2024
John lives and works in State A.While driving through State B,he negligently collided his car with another vehicle driven by Barbra,a resident of State B.If Barbra sues John in a State B trial court for injuries she sustained as a result of the accident,how might the court have personal jurisdiction over John?
A) Through the state's long-arm statute because John committed a tort outside of State B that nonetheless produced harm within the state.
B) Through the state's long-arm statute because John committed a tort within the state.
C) In rem jurisdiction
D) State B does not have personal jurisdiction over John.
Long-Arm Statute
Laws that allow a state to exercise jurisdiction over individuals or entities that are not within its physical boundaries, based on certain criteria.
Personal Jurisdiction
The authority a court has over the parties involved in a legal dispute, typically based on their geographical location or activities within the area.
In Rem Jurisdiction
Legal authority based on the power of the court over property within its jurisdiction, regardless of the property owner's location.
- Discern diverse jurisdictional bases and the repercussions for state and federal judiciary systems.
Learning Objectives
- Discern diverse jurisdictional bases and the repercussions for state and federal judiciary systems.