Question

Huey, a resident of Illinois, owns a warehouse in Indiana. A dispute arises over the ownership of the warehouse with Jac, a resident of Kentucky. Jac files a suit against Huey in Indiana. Regarding this suit, Indiana has:_________.
a. federal jurisdiction.
b. in personam jurisdiction.
c. in rem jurisdiction.
d. no jurisdiction.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. in rem jurisdiction.

Explanation:

Jurisdiction is defined as the power or authority to decide legal cases.

Jurisdiction refers to the practical authority granted to a legal body to administer justice within a defined field of responsibility.

Federal jurisdiction refers to the legal scope of the government's powers in the U.S.A.

In rem jurisdiction refers to the power a court that it may exercise over property against a person over whom the court does not have in personam jurisdiction.

Indiana has in rem jurisdiction.