Fact Pattern 3-B2
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-Paula, a resident of California, owns a farm in Iowa. A dispute arises over the ownership of the farm with Don, a resident of Nevada. Don files a suit against Paula in Iowa. Regarding this suit, Iowa has
A) diversity jurisdiction.
B) in personam jurisdiction.
C) in rem jurisdiction.
D) no jurisdiction.

Question

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-Paula, a resident of California, owns a farm in Iowa. A dispute arises over the ownership of the farm with Don, a resident of Nevada. Don files a suit against Paula in Iowa. Regarding this suit, Iowa has
A) diversity jurisdiction.
B) in personam jurisdiction.
C) in rem jurisdiction.
D) no jurisdiction.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Iowa has in rem jurisdiction because the dispute is over the ownership of property (the farm) located within the state.