Question

Courts use a two-prong test to determine whether it has personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant. Which of the following questions is likely to be asked in the second prong that deals with meeting constitutional requirements of fairness and due process?
A) Did the negligent act that resulted in a loss to another party occur within the state?
B) Is the court's jurisdiction authorized by a state long-arm statute?
C) Does the plaintiff transact business within the state's borders?
D) Does the defendant have some level of minimum contacts with the state?

Answer 1

Answer:

D) Does the defendant have some level of minimum contacts with the state?

Explanation:

In law, a state court will have jurisdiction over an out of state citizen if the defendant complies with one of the minimum contacts requirements:

• having direct contact with the state
• have a valid contract with a citizen of the state
• sell products within the state limits
• attempt to provide goods or services to citizens of the state
• have a website that is viewed within the state
• Calder's effects test