Which of the Following Is True of in Personam Jurisdiction

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of in personam jurisdiction?

• A) A court may generally exercise personal jurisdiction over residents within its geographic area.
• B) A court may exercise jurisdiction over property that is located within its boundaries.
• C) With use of a long-arm statute, a court can exercise personal jurisdiction over nonresidents.
• D) A court may be limited in the types of cases it can hear.
• E) A court may generally exercise personal jurisdiction over residents within its geographic area and using a long arm-statute, and a court can exercise personal jurisdiction over nonresidents only.

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