Question

A state court can exercise personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant if the defendant a. had minimum contacts with the state. b. had maximum contacts with the state. c. drove through the state at least once in the past five years. d. has a relative living in the state.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. had minimum contacts with the state.

Explanation:

Usually, a long-arm statute would give a court jurisdiction over a non-resident if the person has limited interaction within the jurisdiction of the court. The supreme court maintained that, in order for the defendant to have minimal contacts, there is a requirement for two of the following factors:

• first being that systematic and continuous interaction within the jurisdiction of the forum,
• And seconds a cause for action arising out of that activity.