1Five Statutory Sources for In Personam Jurisdiction
PL & DF in Court With Lawyers
PDCWL
Physical Presence
Domicile
Consent to JX
Waiver
LAS
2Five Factors of Fairness (Fair play & Justice)
(1) Burden on DF
(2) PL's interests in the state
(3) Interstate Efficiency (why bring it there? Witnesses, parties, business location, etc.)
(4) Interstate policy interests
(5) Everyone's best interests
(5) State's interest in protecting citizens
3What are the two ways a case could be remanded after its been removed to federal court?
(1) Lack of SMJ
(2) Defect in the DF's notice of removal.
4Difference between In personam and In Rem?
In personam means that a judgment can be enforceable against the person wherever he/she is.
On the other hand, if the lawsuit is to determine title to property (in rem) then the action must be filed where the property exists and is only enforceable there.
5Three elements of minimum contacts be:
CCSS: CONTACTS must be:
(1) Continous
(2) Systematic
(3) Substantial
If not, then test for "arising out of" or "relates to", and if so then is it reasonable?
6Four In Personam Factors
PDCL: Please Dont Call Losers
(1) Physical Presence
(2) Domicile
(3) Consent to JX
(4) LAS
7O'Connor Stream of Commerce Test
Must make effort to serve or target the market.
Factors:
(1) Customer service
(2) Advertising & Marketing
(3) Designing product based on forum state's needs
8Brennan Stream of Commerce Test
Made aware that product is shipped into the forum state
9Stevens Stream of Commerce Test
Balancing Test: Volume * Value * Hazardousness
VVH
Very Very Hot Commerce Balance
10Six Factors for intent to Remain
PPPRBW
(1) Personal Statements
(2) Political Rights
(3) Payment of Taxes
(4) Residence
(5) Location of Business
(6) Location of Work
11Three Ways to Satisfy Contacts for Corporations
(1) Voluntary and Deliberate Contacts
(2) Stream of Commerce
(3) Zippo Test for Internet