In the Case in the Text Daimler AG V

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the case in the text Daimler AG v.Bauman,why did the Court conclude the district court did not have jurisdiction over the defendant?

• A)The defendant received inadequate service of process under the rules for foreign defendants.
• B)The defendant only sold products and services in California but was not incorporated there.
• C)The defendant's affiliations with California were not so continuous and systematic as to render it essentially at home.
• D)Based on the allegations in the plaintiffs' complaint,the defendant did not harm any citizen in California.

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Normal Return

The minimum profit necessary for a company to remain competitive in the market, often covering the cost of capital.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and loan payments.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in relation to the level of goods or services produced, such as materials and labor, in contrast to fixed costs.

Total Revenue

The total income generated from the sale of goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.