Explore the legal terms and concepts related to Personal Jurisdiction. Click on any term below to learn more about its definition and applications.
How does the court assess fairness under the Burger King ruling?
Under Burger King, a court exercising jurisdiction must be fair. In assessing fairness, the court ev...
When may a court exercise specific jurisdiction?
A court can exercise specific jurisdiction over a defendant if: (1) the defendant purposefully avail...
When may a court exercise general jurisdiction over a defendant?
A court can exercise general jurisdiction over a defendant if the defendant's contacts with the foru...
What is the constitutional requirement of minimum contacts and fairness
For a court to exercise personal jurisdiction, it must be consistent with due process. Thus, a defen...
What is California's long arm statute?
California's long arm statute allows personal jurisdiction to the extent permitted under the Constit...
What is a long arm statute?
A long arm statute is a state statute that specifies the circumstances under which a state court may...
What are the traditional bases of personal jurisdiction?
Traditionally, courts can exercise personal jurisdiction: (1) over a defendant present in the forum...
What is personal jurisdiction?
Personal jurisdiction ("PJ" or "PJx") is the power of a court over a particular defendant or item of...
