THE COURT. THE DEFENDANT. THE CONNECTION.

Find the jurisdictional hook.

Work the facts. Identify the basis. Build the argument.

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The visiting defendant

THE FACT PATTERN

Alex is domiciled in Oregon. While voluntarily visiting a friend in California for a weekend, Alex is personally served with a California complaint about an unrelated car accident in Nevada. Assume valid service, statutory authorization, and no fraud or immunity from service.

Spot the issues Optional scratchpad

What is the strongest basis for California’s personal jurisdiction?

ASpecific jurisdiction because Alex visited California.BTransient (tag) jurisdiction over Alex.CGeneral jurisdiction because a weekend visit creates domicile.DNo jurisdiction because the accident occurred in Nevada.

Choose an answer to reveal the analysis.