Civil Procedure Flashcards for Law Students

International Shoe: personal jurisdiction requires minimum contacts such that suit does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.

General jurisdiction: defendant must be 'at home' in the forum (domicile for individuals; place of incorporation or principal place of business for corporations).

Diversity jurisdiction: complete diversity + amount in controversy greater than $75,000.

Erie doctrine: federal courts sitting in diversity apply state substantive law and federal procedural law.

Twombly/Iqbal: complaint must state facts making the claim plausible, not merely possible.

Rule 23(a): numerosity, commonality, typicality, adequacy of representation.