444 U.S. 286 (1980). One-Sentence Takeaway: A state court cannot exercise personal jurisdiction over non-resident corporate defendants (automobile wholesaler and retailer) whose only connection to the forum state is the foreseeable entry of defendant’s product (a automobile) into the forum state, absent purposeful availment of the forum’s laws—i.e., the defendant’s conduct and connections with the […]
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After-Acquired Domicile
The term “after-acquired domicile” refers to domicile established after the facts relevant to an issue arose. After-acquired domicile cannot be used to establish jurisdiction or choice of law.