Jurisdiction with respect to the internet is an important area of concern. Which of the following statements is false.
A) Without a degree of interactivity, the courts in a particular province may refuse to hear a case.
B) There must be a special link or connection to have a local court take jurisdiction.
C) To avoid battles over jurisdiction, the parties should specify in their contract what law is to apply.
D) A Canadian may be prosecuted for an activity that is against the law in one jurisdiction, but perfectly acceptable in another.
E) It is relatively straightforward to take a judgment obtained in one jurisdiction, and enforce it in another.

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Taking a judgment obtained in one jurisdiction and enforcing it in another can often be a complex and difficult process due to differences in laws and regulations. The other statements are true - the degree of interactivity and special link/connection can affect jurisdiction, parties can specify law in a contract to avoid jurisdiction battles, and a person may be prosecuted for an activity that is illegal in one jurisdiction but not in another.

Jurisdiction with Respect to the Internet Is an Important Area