Jo Files a Suit Against Lara in a Missouri State

question 26

Multiple Choice

Jo files a suit against Lara in a Missouri state court.Lara's only connec?tion to Missouri is an ad on the Web originating in Nebraska.For Missouri to exercise jurisdiction,the issue is whether Lara,through her ad,has

• A)a commercial cyber presence in Missouri.
• B)conducted substantial business with Missouri residents.
• C)general maximum contact with Missouri.
• D)solicited virtual business in Missouri.

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Definitions:

Solvent

The state of having assets exceed liabilities, allowing an individual or company to meet its financial obligations.

Delegation

means to transfer authority or responsibility to another person to carry out specific activities.

Assignee

The party to whom rights or interests are transferred by another, often used in context of contracts, leases, or other agreements.

American Rule

A legal principle stating that each party in a lawsuit is responsible for paying its own attorney fees, except as otherwise provided by statute or contract.