Bill is trying to sell his house in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to George, who lives in Little Rock, Arkansas. They have a dispute over the terms of the contract, and Bill decides to sue George. Which of the following statements is true in this scenario?
A) The Arkansas state court must hear this case as it has in personam jurisdiction over George.
B) The Arkansas state court has in rem jurisdiction to hear this case.
C) The Oklahoma state court has in rem jurisdiction to hear this case.
D) The Oklahoma state court does not have jurisdiction to hear this case as the defendant is from another state.
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