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8 May, 08:43

Ralph is a resident of North Carolina. While driving through Texas, he has an accident involving Peter, a Texas resident. Peter files a lawsuit in a Texas state court. Over Ralph, the Texas court has:

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  1. 8 May, 09:26
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    in personam jurisdiction.

    Explanation:

    Ralph is a resident of North Carolina. While driving through Texas, he has an accident involving Peter, a Texas resident. Peter files a lawsuit in a Texas state court. Over Ralph, the Texas court has in personam jurisdiction.

    In personam means that a judgment can be enforceable against the person wherever he/she is.
  2. 8 May, 09:55
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    in personam jurisdiction

    Explanation:

    An in personam jurisdiction refers to the authority of the court to determine right and duties of the parties brought before it. when a court it means that the court has has the power to decide matters of a particular defendant.

    A in personam jurisdiction will obligation that is imposed on an individual by the court become binding and the individual is obliged to carry out the decision imposed on him / her by the court.

    In the case of Ralph a North Carolina resident, who had an accident involving a Texas resident in Texas, the decision of the court will automatically be binding on him because the accident occurred with the state where the court has a jurisdiction.
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