Milo files a suit against Nick in an Ohio state court, noting that Nick operates a Web site through which Ohio residents have done substantial business with him. The court is most likely to have jurisdiction over Nick if Milo's claim arises from
A) anything an Ohio resident has done.
B) Nick's Web site activities.
C) nothing an Ohio resident has done.
D) something other than Nick's Web site.

Question

Milo files a suit against Nick in an Ohio state court, noting that Nick operates a Web site through which Ohio residents have done substantial business with him. The court is most likely to have jurisdiction over Nick if Milo's claim arises from​
A) ​anything an Ohio resident has done.
B) ​Nick's Web site activities.
C) ​nothing an Ohio resident has done.
D) ​something other than Nick's Web site.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jurisdiction over Nick is most likely if Milo's claim arises from Nick's Web site activities, as this provides a sufficient connection to Ohio for the court to exercise jurisdiction. If Milo's claim does not arise from Nick's Web site activities (such as if it arises from something an Ohio resident has done or something other than Nick's Web site), the court may not have jurisdiction over Nick.

Milo Files a Suit Against Nick in an Ohio State