The Critical Test Under the Due Process Clause in Determining

question 46

Multiple Choice

The critical test under the Due Process Clause in determining whether jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant exists is whether the

• A) defendant has certain minimum contacts with the state such that the maintenance of the suit does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.
• B) out-of-state defendant has ever visited the state.
• C) out-of-state defendant has certain minimum contacts with the state such that maintenance of the suit does not offend liberty concepts.
• D) out-of-state defendant has ever lived in the state.

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