Question

John is a resident of Iowa. While driving through California, he is in an accident involving Marisol, a California resident. Marisol files a lawsuit in a California state court. Over John, the California court has: a. no jurisdiction. b. in rem jurisdiction. c. in personam jurisdiction. d. diversity jurisdiction.

Answer 1

Answer:

Over John, the California court has: c. in personam jurisdiction.

Explanation:

In personam jurisdiction means personal jurisdicion:this means the court’s has the authority to determine personal rights and liabilities of the parties before it. This means that the cort has the authority to detemine John's personl rights and also to charge him if necessary.