Fact Pattern 3-B2
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-Harry, a resident of Indiana, has an accident with Jane, a resident of Kentucky, while driving through that state. Jane files a suit against Harry in Kentucky. Regarding Harry, Kentucky has
A) diversity jurisdiction.
B) in personam jurisdiction.
C) in rem jurisdiction.
D) no jurisdiction.

Question

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-Harry, a resident of Indiana, has an accident with Jane, a resident of Kentucky, while driving through that state. Jane files a suit against Harry in Kentucky. Regarding Harry, Kentucky has
A) diversity jurisdiction.
B) in personam jurisdiction.
C) in rem jurisdiction.
D) no jurisdiction.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In personam jurisdiction refers to a court's jurisdiction over a specific person. Kentucky would have in personam jurisdiction over Harry because he was present in the state and involved in a legal dispute with a resident of that state. Diversity jurisdiction and in rem jurisdiction do not apply in this scenario.