Which of the following circumstances would not give a state court in personam jurisdiction over the defendant?

A) The defendant is a citizen or resident of the state.
B) The defendant previously owned property in the state.
C) The defendant is within the state's borders when process is served on him.
D) The defendant voluntarily appears in court.

Personam Jurisdiction

The court's authority over an individual or entity involved in a legal proceeding.

State Court

State court is a court in the judicial system of a state or province, dealing with matters under state or provincial jurisdiction, as opposed to federal or national matters.

Process

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end, often within a business or legal context.