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Hanson v. Denckla

357 U.S. 235 (1958)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year1958
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Personal jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant requires that the defendant purposefully avail itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum state; the unilateral activity of another party who has a relationship with the defendant does not suffice.

Area of Law

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