The assertion of specific in personam jurisdiction satisfies federal due process guarantees so long as the defendant has sufficient "minimum contacts" with the forum state.

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This statement accurately reflects the legal standard for personal jurisdiction established by the Supreme Court in International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945). In order for a court to have jurisdiction over a defendant, the defendant must have sufficient minimum contacts with the forum state to satisfy notions of fair play and substantial justice. This requirement is grounded in federal constitutional due process guarantees.

The Assertion of Specific in Personam Jurisdiction Satisfies Federal Due