[DroneTek] DroneTek, Inc., a Swedish company, produces drones that are sold in the United States and many countries. DroneTek's D2000 model is a top seller in Illinois, where Reymond lives. While vacationing in Mexico, Reymond purchased a D2000 drone. Unfortunately, during a tour in Mexico City, the blades of the D2000 broke from the unit and caused serious and permanent injury to Reymond. Reymond wants to file suit in Illinois against DroneTek for its defective product.
-In order for any judgment in Illinois to be enforceable against DroneTek, what must the court have?

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The court must have subject-matter jurisdiction to hear the type of case being presented, and it must have either general or specific personal jurisdiction over DroneTek. General personal jurisdiction exists when a defendant has substantial connections with the forum state, while specific personal jurisdiction is based on the defendant's activities that give rise to the lawsuit being filed in the forum state. Since DroneTek sells products in Illinois, specific personal jurisdiction could apply, and subject-matter jurisdiction is necessary for the court to have the authority to hear the case.