Case BriefCiv Pro F2: specific in personam jurisdictionBauer, 2/18/15Identity of CaseKeeton v. Hustler Magazine, Inc, 465 U.S. 770 (1984); Calder v. Jones, 465 U.S. 783 (1984)Page 199 of the casebookSummary of Facts/Procedural HistoryKeeton: libelous article published nationwide, Keeton is a citizen of Illinois, every state statute of limitations has passed except for New Hampshire’s. Plaintiff sues in NH for harm done in NH and harm done nationwide as a result of the libel. Hustler protests personal jurisdiction. Jones is the subject of a national inquirer article which she considers libelous, and sues in California where she is a citizen. The writer and the editor who are residents of florida object to personal jurisdiction, saying they have no contact in the state. Statement of the IssueDo these courts have jurisdiction over these cases based on libel? HoldingYes, and it appears the test for personal jurisdiction for libel may be a little more flexible due to the fact that it is an intentional tort. ReasoningKeeton: there was harm in NH and the magazine was published nationally. The national harm was fairly joined. “its ok guys.” Calder: the case intimately concerns California, the parties reached out to harm a california resident whowas injured in California and who worked in California, etc.
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