A person files a lawsuit. To get the defendant before the court in which suit has been filed, the court must have power over the person of the defendant. This is called:

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In personam jurisdiction refers to the court's power over the person of the defendant, which is necessary for the court to have authority to hear and decide a case. The other choices, such as issuance of a summons, service of process, in rem jurisdiction, and venue, are related to jurisdiction but not specifically related to gaining power over the person of the defendant.

A Person Files a Lawsuit