A firm based in the country of Iskoolbia that sells a defective hair dryer in the country of Octavia can be sued under Octavian law even though the company is headquartered outside Octavia.This scenario exemplifies _____.

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This scenario exemplifies the territoriality principle. It holds that every nation has the right of jurisdiction within its legal territory. Thus, the country of Octavia has the right of jurisdiction even when a firm based in the country of Iskoolbia sells a defective hair dryer within the Octavian territory.

A Firm Based in the Country of Iskoolbia That Sells