Jurisdiction Fact Patterns Attack Plan

1. Supplemental Jurisdiction for Joinder (see Joinder Fact Pattern)
   1. First Address if Independent Subject Matter Jx
      1. If NO SMJ and same COA (use nucleus), then
         1. Supplemental Jx May Invoke Subject Matter Jx of the COA that had Subject Matter Jx
2. Need Either FQ or DIV
   1. Substantially Fed Law
   2. Complete Diversity (domicile)

1. Domicile OR
2. Long Arm Statute PLUS Min Contact
   1. Long Arm Statute Type

      Nota:

      • Usually constitutional basis or enumerated grant of jx.
   2. Minimum Contacts (MPFFRCS) Such Min Contacts...

      Nota:

      • P  Purposefully availed himself (D) of benefits + protections of St (transient=roads etc). F  Foreseeable: haled into court in forum (meaty). F  FAIR PLAY AND SUBSTANTIAL JUSTICE (R—or—C +S)  not offended when there is R  Relatedness.  Specific claim related to D’s conduct.--OR— C  Continuous and systematic activity is sufficient for PJx. S  Substl Justice factors= Balance Interest (P & Forum v. D).  Grave inconvenience=D’s severe disadvantage so dismiss (rare).
      1. P Purposefully availed himself (D) of benefits + protections of St (transient=roads etc)..
         1. F Foreseeable: haled into court in forum (meaty).
            1. F FAIR PLAY AND SUBSTANTIAL JUSTICE (R—or—C +S) not offended when there is
               1. R Relatedness. Specific claim related to D’s conduct.--OR—
                  1. C Continuous and systematic activity is sufficient for PJx.
               2. Substl Justice factors= Balance Interest (P & Forum v. D). Grave inconvenience=D’s severe disadvantage so dismiss (rare).
3. Presence when Served

Nota:

• Feds: 1.  Any D's Residence (if all Ds in state 2.  Any D's PJx 3.  SPoC Arose CA: 1. Any D's Residence (county) 2.  Claim or K Occured or Performed C/KOP