Question

Moby, a resident of New Jersey, has an accident with Ogden, a resident of Illinois, while driving through that state. Ogden files a suit against Moby in Illinois Moby files a Motion to Dismiss and refuses to come to Illinois. How will the Illinois Court get jurisdiction over Moby ?

Answer 1

Answer: the court will use in personam jurisdiction.

Explanation:

Personal jurisdiction is the court's authority to determine personal rights and liabilities of the parties before it. Under personal jurisdiction the court has the authority to decide matters of a particular defendant (in personam jurisdiction) or an item of property (in rem jurisdiction).