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The borders of cyberspace align perfectly with the physical borders of countries.
The borders of cyberspace align perfectly with the physical borders of countries.
False (B)
What type of jurisdiction allows a court to adjudicate the rights to a specific piece of property?
What type of jurisdiction allows a court to adjudicate the rights to a specific piece of property?
- Personal jurisdiction
- In rem jurisdiction (correct)
- General jurisdiction
- Subject matter jurisdiction
The Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment protects individuals from being deprived of life, liberty, or property without _____.
The Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment protects individuals from being deprived of life, liberty, or property without _____.
due process
What is the primary purpose of the Long-arm Statute?
What is the primary purpose of the Long-arm Statute?
Personal jurisdiction is also referred to as 'in rem jurisdiction.'
Personal jurisdiction is also referred to as 'in rem jurisdiction.'
Which of the following statements about Service of Process is true?
Which of the following statements about Service of Process is true?
Match the type of jurisdiction with its definition:
Match the type of jurisdiction with its definition:
A passive website can establish minimum contacts sufficient for personal jurisdiction.
A passive website can establish minimum contacts sufficient for personal jurisdiction.
The Full Faith and Credit Clause requires states to recognize judicial decisions from other states.
The Full Faith and Credit Clause requires states to recognize judicial decisions from other states.
Privacy rights are not a concern in Cyberlaw.
Privacy rights are not a concern in Cyberlaw.
What does Cyberlaw encompass?
What does Cyberlaw encompass?
What is Subject Matter Jurisdiction?
What is Subject Matter Jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction encompasses both geographical and ________ authority over cases.
Jurisdiction encompasses both geographical and ________ authority over cases.
What is a Long-arm Statute?
What is a Long-arm Statute?
A court can exercise jurisdiction over an online business based solely on its website being accessible in a state.
A court can exercise jurisdiction over an online business based solely on its website being accessible in a state.
Match the terms with their definitions:
Match the terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Jurisdiction
- The borders of cyberspace do not align with the borders of countries.
- In rem jurisdiction allows a court to adjudicate the rights to a specific piece of property.
- The Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment protects individuals from being deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
- The primary purpose of a Long-arm Statute is to allow a court to exercise personal jurisdiction over a defendant who resides outside the state.
- Personal jurisdiction is not the same as in rem jurisdiction.
- Service of Process is the formal delivery of a lawsuit to a defendant.
- A passive website can establish sufficient minimum contacts for personal jurisdiction.
- The Full Faith and Credit Clause requires states to recognize judicial decisions from other states.
- Privacy rights are a concern in Cyberlaw.
- Cyberlaw encompasses laws that govern the use of computers and the internet.
- Subject Matter Jurisdiction refers to the court's authority to hear a particular type of case.
- Jurisdiction encompasses both geographical and subject matter authority over cases.
- A Long-arm Statute is a law that allows a court to exercise personal jurisdiction over a defendant who resides outside the state.
- A court can exercise jurisdiction over an online business based solely on its website being accessible in a state.
Key Terms
- In rem jurisdiction - Allows a court to adjudicate the rights to a specific piece of property.
- Due process of law - Fair treatment through the normal judicial system.
- Long-arm Statute - Allows a court to exercise jurisdiction over a defendant who resides outside the state but has connections within the state.
- Full Faith and Credit Clause - Requires states to recognize judicial decisions from other states.
- Cyberlaw - Laws that govern the use of computers and the internet.
- Subject Matter Jurisdiction - A court's authority to hear a particular type of case.
- Service of Process - The formal delivery of a lawsuit to a defendant.
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