Which of the following circumstances would not give a state court in personam jurisdiction over the defendant?
A)The defendant is a citizen or resident of the state.
B)The defendant previously owned property in the state.
C)The defendant is within the state's borders when process is served on him.
D)The defendant voluntarily appears in court.

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A state court has in personam jurisdiction over defendants who are citizens or residents of the state (even if situated out-of-state),who are within the state's borders when process is served on them (even if nonresidents),or who consent to the court's authority (for instance,by entering the state to defend against the plaintiff's claim).

Which of the Following Circumstances Would Not Give a State