Question

David, an Alabama resident, files suit in an Alabama court against QuickAds, an internet company based in Georgia that provides advertising services. QuickAds only contact with persons in Alabama has been through QuickAds passive advertising.
The Alabama court is _______________

a) likely to have jurisdiction over the case.
b) not likely to have jurisdiction over the case.
c) likely to refer the case to a higher district court.
d) likely to refer the case to an appellate court.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is (b)

Explanation:

Jurisdiction refers to to the power granted to a court to hear and act upon a lawsuit. Here, QuickAds is based in Georgia and David, an Alabama resident files suit against the company for advertising outside its territory. In this case, Alabama court cannot have jurisdiction over the case.

QuickAds is a Georgia based company that does not fall under Alabama jurisdiction. Moreover, the company was not engaged in active advertising. It communicated with people in Alabama through passive advertising. So the court cannot hear or act upon the lawsuit.