Question

Reggie, a resident of South Dakota, has an accident with Toby, a resident of Utah, while driving through that state. Toby files a suit against Reggie in Utah. Regarding Reggie, Utah has jurisdiction based on______

Answer 1

Answer: in personam jurisdiction

Explanation: The “long-arm statute,” is a law in majority of states that explains when a court can have in personam jurisdiction over parties who do not reside in that state. Certain conditions must be met for the court to have this jurisdiction. In general, the cause of action should have occurred in the state where the case is being filed; the defendant was personally served with the court papers in the state; or the defendant has a minimum contact with the state.

In personam jurisdiction is defined as a court's jurisdiction over the parties in a lawsuit, that is, it has both the authority to rule on the law and evidences of a suit and the power to enforce its decision upon all parties to the suit.