________ statutes extend a state's jurisdiction to nonresidents who are not served a summons within the state.
A) Long-arm
B) Concurrent jurisdiction
C) Forum-selection
D) Exclusive jurisdiction

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Long-arm statutes allow a state to assert jurisdiction over nonresident defendants who have sufficient minimum contacts with the state, even if they were not served with a summons while physically present in the state. This allows the state to exercise its judicial authority over out-of-state defendants who may have caused harm or violated laws within the state's jurisdiction.

________ Statutes Extend a State's Jurisdiction to Nonresidents Who Are