Paul, a resident of Arizona, purchased a collector's edition of a magazine from Arthur, a retailer of comics and magazines, in a convention held in Arizona. Paul paid for the magazine, but did not receive it. If Arthur is a resident of California, which of the following statements is true?

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The Arizona state trial court can exercise in personam jurisdiction over Arthur under the long-arm statute if it can be shown that Arthur has enough points of contact in Arizona. In personam jurisdiction is the power of a court to adjudicate a case against a specific person or entity, while in rem jurisdiction is the power of a court to adjudicate a case that involves a piece of property. However, since Paul paid for the magazine but did not receive it, the case does not involve a piece of property, so in rem jurisdiction is not relevant in this case. The fact that Arthur is a resident of California does not affect the Arizona court's jurisdiction over him. Finally, the issue of concurrent federal jurisdiction and removal is not relevant to the question asked.

Paul, a Resident of Arizona, Purchased a Collector's Edition of a Magazine