Asked by
Deanna Brzowski
on Nov 29, 2024
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A court may meet the requirement of jurisdiction over a defendant in all but which of the following ways?
A) In personam jurisdiction.
B) Voluntary submission to the court's power by the party's filing pleadings with the court.
C) In rem jurisdiction.
D) Attachment jurisdiction.
In Personam Jurisdiction
The legal authority of a court to require a person to appear before it and to subject that person to its decisions.
In Rem Jurisdiction
A legal principle concerning the power a court has over an object or status rather than over a person, often used in property disputes.
Attachment Jurisdiction
A type of jurisdiction that allows a court to seize a defendant's property to satisfy a potential judgment before the court has made a decision on the merits of the case.
- Gain an understanding of the core concepts and steps involved in the U.S. legal system and the process of civil litigation.
- Differentiate among the different forms of legal authority, including in rem, in personam, and quasi in rem jurisdiction.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the core concepts and steps involved in the U.S. legal system and the process of civil litigation.
- Differentiate among the different forms of legal authority, including in rem, in personam, and quasi in rem jurisdiction.