Personal Jurisdiction: Pennoyer v. Neff
- Synopsis: A lawyer living and practicing in Oregon sued P for legal fees owed to him. P was a non-resident of the state, was not personally served with process, and did not appear in court. Judgment was …
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Pendent Jurisdiction: United Mine Workers v. Gibbs
Pendent Jurisdiction: United Mine Workers v. Gibbs
- once “arising under” Jx has been established, π may assert additional state claims under pendent Jx – once there is an “arising under (federal law)” claim and the relationship between …
City of Chicago v. International College of Surgeons
FEDERAL QUESTION JURISDICTION – (Pg. 95)
(CATEGORY 2 GRANTED)
City of Chicago v. International College of Surgeons
U.S. Supreme Court, 1997
552 U.S. 156
PROCEDURAL POSTURE: Respondent owner of historical landmark properties filed actions in state court for judicial …
Lyon v. Whisman
SUPPLEMENTAL JURISDICTION (Pg. 173)
Lyon v. Whisman
U.S. Court of Appeals, 1995
45 F.3d 748
JUDICIAL HISTORY: Π Lyon is suing her employer, Whisman & Associates, a firm of Delaware, and its president James Whisman in the U.S. District …
Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz
PERSONAL JURISDICTION – SPECIFIC JURISDICTION (Pg. 244)
Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz
U.S. Supreme Court, 1985
471 U.S. 462
JUDICIAL HISTORY: Π, a Florida corporation (franchisor) is suing ∆, Michigan franchisee, for breach of a franchise …
Burnham v. Superior Court
PERSONAL JURISDICTION & SERVICE OF PROCESS – STATUS OF
THE “TERRITORIAL RULES (Pg. 300)
Burnham v. Superior Court
U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
495 U.S. 604
JUDICIAL HISTORY: Petitioner made a special appearance in the CA Superior Court, moving to …
International Shoe v. Washington
PERSONAL JURISDICTION – “MINIMAL CONTACTS TEST (Pg. )
International Shoe v. Washington
U.S. Supreme Court, 1945
326 U.S. 310
JUDICIAL HISTORY: The state of Washington is suing International Shoe for the unpaid contributions to the state unemployment compensation fund …
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. v. Mottley
SUBJ. MATTER JURISDICTION – FEDERAL QUESTION JURISDICTION (Pg. 86)
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. v. Mottley
U.S. Supreme Court, 1908
211 U.S. 149
JUDICIAL HISTORY: The Πs (husband and wife), being residents of Kentucky, are suing …
Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals v. Thompson
FEDERAL QUESTION JURISDICTION (Pg. 92
Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals v. Thompson
U.S. Supreme Court, 1986
478 U.S. 804
PROCEDURAL POSTURE: Petitioner sought review of judgment of United States Court of Appeals for Sixth Circuit reversing order denying respondents’ motion to …
Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co.
SERVICE OF PROCESS – DUE PROCESS REQUIREMENTS OF NOTICE (Pg 321)
Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co.
U.S. Supreme Court, 1950
339 U.S. 306
JUDICIAL HISTORY: Proceeding by the Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company, as trustee, …
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