Honi is not a resident of Iowa although her website can be accessed by residents of that state. Jean files a suit against Honi in an Iowa state court. The court is most likely to have jurisdiction over Honi if Jean's claim arises from
A) minimum contacts between Honi and any Iowa resident.
B) substantial business between Jean and Honi through Honi's website.
C) no interactivity between Honi and any Iowa resident through Honi's website.
D) the Internet's capacity to bypass boundaries.

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The court is likely to have jurisdiction over Honi if Jean's claim arises from substantial business between Jean and Honi through Honi's website. This is because the concept of minimum contacts (Option A) refers to a defendant purposely directing activities at residents of the forum state, which may not be the case here. Option C is also unlikely as some interactivity with residents of the forum state may establish personal jurisdiction. Option D is also unlikely as the mere capacity of the internet to bypass boundaries does not confer jurisdiction over a defendant.

Honi Is Not a Resident of Iowa Although Her Website