Suppose a Business in Georgia Sets Up a Web Site

question 240

Multiple Choice

Suppose a business in Georgia sets up a web site advertising its services. A competitor company in Illinois sues the Georgia firm in Illinois court, claiming that the service being offered is a sham that injures the Illinois firm. The Georgia company:

• A) would not be subject to the jurisdiction of the Illinois courts
• B) would be subject to the jurisdiction of the Illinois courts if the web page appeared on computer screens in Illinois
• C) would be subject to the jurisdiction of the Illinois courts if Illinois had a long-arm statute
• D) would be subject to the jurisdiction of the Illinois courts so long as the amount in controversy exceeded $100,000
• E) none of the other choices are correct

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