Hanson v. Denckla is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of the United States that clarified when a state court can exercise jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant. The case focused on whether Florida courts… Hanson v. Denckla (1958)

Tolan v. Cotton is an important United States Supreme Court case decided on May 5, 2014. The case addresses a fundamental rule in civil procedure regarding summary judgment. Specifically, it clarifies that courts must view… Tolan v. Cotton

Semtek Intl. Inc. v. Lockheed Martin Corp., 531 U.S. 497 (2001) is an important United States Supreme Court case that clarified how federal courts determine the claim-preclusive effect of dismissals in diversity jurisdiction cases. The… Semtek Intl. Inc. v. Lockheed Martin Corp. (2001)

Hertz Corp. v. Friend is a landmark United States Supreme Court case that clarified how courts determine a corporation’s “principal place of business” for purposes of federal diversity jurisdiction. This issue is important because diversity… Hertz Corp. v. Friend (2010)

Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins, 304 U.S. 64 (1938) is one of the most important decisions in the history of United States law. In this case, the United States Supreme Court held that federal courts… Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins

The case of Szendrey-Ramos v. First Bancorp is an important federal court decision that explains when a federal court may refuse to hear state law claims alongside federal claims. The case was decided by the… Szendrey-Ramos v. First Bancorp

Caterpillar Inc. v. Lewis, 519 U.S. 61 (1996) is an important United States Supreme Court case that clarified when federal courts can properly exercise diversity jurisdiction. The case addressed whether a federal court judgment can… Caterpillar Inc. v. Lewis (1996)

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Operations, S. A. v. Brown is an important United States Supreme Court case that clarified the limits of general personal jurisdiction over foreign corporations. The case addressed whether a state court can… Goodyear Dunlop Tires Operations, S. A. v. Brown

International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 (1945), is one of the most important decisions in United States constitutional law. The Supreme Court established the “minimum contacts” standard, which determines when a state court… International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945)

The United States Supreme Court decision in J. McIntyre Machinery, Ltd. v. Nicastro is an important case involving personal jurisdiction and product liability. The case addressed whether a state court can exercise jurisdiction over a… J. McIntyre Machinery, Ltd. v. Nicastro (2011)