18 Questions
What is the term used to describe a company being sued for a claim that arises anywhere in the world?
General Jurisdiction
What is the key factor in determining whether a company is 'at home' in a particular state?
Where the company is incorporated
What is the term used to describe a situation where a defendant's contacts with a forum state include the very product that harmed the plaintiff?
Bristol-Meyer
What is the purpose of the International Shoe analysis?
To determine whether a defendant has minimum contacts with a forum state
What is the term used to describe a defendant's intentional direction of activities towards a particular forum state?
Purposeful Availment
What is the term used to describe a situation where a defendant's internet activities are sufficient to establish minimum contacts with a forum state?
Specific Jurisdiction
What is the primary purpose of the doctrine of forum non conveniens?
To facilitate the transfer of cases to more convenient courts
In which type of cases do Erie doctrine issues arise?
Diversity cases in federal court
When is a motion to dismiss on grounds of forum non conveniens in federal DC proper?
When the alternative forum is in a foreign country
What is the effect of filing a complaint in federal court on the statute of limitations in a suit based on federal law?
The statute of limitations is tolled
What is the purpose of a forum-selection clause in a contract?
To select the most convenient forum for a dispute
What is the effect of Rule 3 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on the statute of limitations?
It does not affect the statute of limitations
What is the minimum requirement for a defendant to be sued in a particular state?
The defendant has purposefully availed itself of the privileges of conducting activities in the state
What is the purpose of the minimum contacts test?
To ensure that defendants are not sued in states where they have no connections
What is the relationship between foreseeability and minimum contacts?
Minimum contacts is a requirement for foreseeability, but foreseeability is not a requirement for minimum contacts
What is the significance of World-Wide Volkswagen v. Woodson?
It established the minimum contacts test for personal jurisdiction
What is the consequence of not meeting the minimum contacts test?
The defendant cannot be sued in the state where the alleged injury occurred
What is the underlying principle of the minimum contacts test?
Fair play and substantial justice
Test your understanding of the Stream of Commerce doctrine and General Jurisdiction in civil procedure. This quiz covers the McIntyre and Goodyear cases, and explores the concepts of purposeful direction and continuous systematic contacts. How well do you know the rules governing where a defendant can be sued?
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