Civil Procedure

Fall 2011

Quiz #2

Does an Arkansas court have in personam jurisdiction over the defendant in the following lawsuits?

(1)	Ralph Razorback (from Arkansas) calls a hotel in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and

reserves a room for the game. When he appears, his room has been rented to an Alabama fan. Ralph sues the Alabama hotel for breach of contract.

(2)	Harriet Hog (from Arkansas) calls the best hotel in Nashville, Tennessee and

reserves the luxury suite for the entire week of the big Vanderbilt game. She does not show up. The Nashville hotel sues Harriet for breach of contract.

(3)	George Gamecock (from South Carolina) calls a hotel in Fayetteville and reserves

a room for the South Carolina game. When he appears, his room has been rented to another fan. George sues the Fayetteville hotel for breach of contract.

(4)	Vicki Volunteer (from Tennessee) calls a hotel in Fayetteville and reserves a room

for the Tennessee game. She does not show up. The Arkansas hotel sues Vicki for breach of contract.

Does the Arkansas court have jurisdiction over the defendant?

A)	Yes, in all four instances.

B)	Only in (1) and (2).

C)	Only in (1) and (3).

D)	Only in (1) and (4).

E)	Only in (2) and (3).

F)	Only in (2) and (4).

G)	Only in (3) and (4).

H)	No, not in any instance.

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Civil Procedure

Fall 2011 - Quiz # 2

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