Hobbes, a resident of Illinois, owns a warehouse in Indiana. A dispute arises over the ownership of the warehouse with Jules, a resident of Kentucky. Jules files a suit against Hobbes in Indiana. Regarding this suit, Indiana has
A)federal jurisdiction.
B)in personam jurisdiction.
C)in rem jurisdiction.
D)no jurisdiction.

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Indiana has in rem jurisdiction because the dispute is over the ownership of property (the warehouse) located within Indiana. In rem jurisdiction allows a court to exercise authority over property within its territory.

Hobbes, a Resident of Illinois, Owns a Warehouse in Indiana