State Long - Arm Statute

The video explains the concept of personal jurisdiction in civil matters, focusing on the requirement of serving a summons to establish jurisdiction. It introduces the long arm statute, which allows states to serve summons outside their borders under certain conditions, limited by the 14th Amendment's due process clause. The video discusses the necessity of minimum contacts for a valid long arm statute, ensuring fairness and preventing misuse. It outlines scenarios where minimum contacts are established, such as conducting business, committing a tort, or entering a contract within the state.

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