Civil Procedure — Comprehensive Outline

I. Personal Jurisdiction

A. Due Process Framework The Due Process Clause requires that a defendant have "minimum contacts" with the forum state such that the suit does not offend "traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice." International Shoe Co. v. Washington.

B. General vs. Specific Jurisdiction **General Jurisdiction: Exists when a defendant's contacts are so continuous and systematic as to render them essentially at home in the forum state (e.g., domicile for individuals, state of incorporation or principal place of business for corporations)

• Daimler AG v. Bauman.** **Specific Jurisdiction: Exists when the claim arises out of or relates to the defendant's purposeful availment of the forum state
• Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz.**

C. Statutory Rea