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The Federal Court Across The Street: Constitutional Limits On Federal Court Assertions Of Personal Jurisdiction, Pamela J. Stephens
The Federal Court Across The Street: Constitutional Limits On Federal Court Assertions Of Personal Jurisdiction, Pamela J. Stephens
University of Richmond Law Review
Twenty years ago, in a clear break with accepted theory, it was suggested that there were certain constitutional limitations on a federal court's authority to exercise personal jurisdiction. Such a departure from the traditional view might be expected to prompt an extensive examination of that issue by commentators. However, while assertions of personal jurisdiction by state courts have been the subject of intense scrutiny and ongoing constitutional refinements, this has not been the case regarding assertions of personal jurisdiction by federal courts. Generally, federal district courts sitting in diversity cases must look to personal jurisdiction limitations inherent in the state …
Obtaining Jurisdiction Over Corporations In Virginia, Robert E. Draim, Emily M. Trapnell
Obtaining Jurisdiction Over Corporations In Virginia, Robert E. Draim, Emily M. Trapnell
University of Richmond Law Review
A working familiarity with the jurisdictional principles and procedures involved in initiating legal proceedings against both domestic and foreign corporations is essential to the successful resolution of the issues involved in such corporate litigation. The important individual and societal interests involved in corporate litigation highlight the necessity of bringing the corporate defendant within the jurisdiction of the state's courts.
Virginia's New "Long Arm" Statute, J. Westwood Smithers
Virginia's New "Long Arm" Statute, J. Westwood Smithers
University of Richmond Law Review
At its recent 1964 session, the General Assembly of Virginia enacted a statute which will widely expand the jurisdiction of our courts over nonresidents. The purpose of this brief editorial is to call attention to the new law, to provide a copy of it for our readers, and to make a few rather cursory comments on its significance.