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Adult Siblings John,Sam,and Andy Are in Disagreement Over How to Split

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Adult siblings John,Sam,and Andy are in disagreement over how to split the proceeds of a piece of land left to them by a rich uncle who recently died.The uncle was a resident of Georgia and the land is in Georgia; however,neither John,Sam,nor Andy live there.Which of the following is true regarding jurisdiction over the dispute?


A) A court in Georgia would not have jurisdiction.The case would have to be brought in a state in which at least one of the brothers lives.
B) A court in Georgia would have in rem jurisdiction over the dispute.
C) A court in Georgia would have in personam jurisdiction over the dispute.
D) A court in Georgia would have jurisdiction over the dispute only if all brothers signed a consent form agreeing to bring the case in Georgia.
E) A court in Georgia would have original jurisdiction,but appellate jurisdiction would be in a state in which at least one of the brothers lives.

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