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title: "Long-Arm Statute"
type: Legal Term
source: https://casebriefly.com/legal-terms/long-arm-statute
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# Long-Arm Statute

A long-arm statute is a state law that authorizes the exercise of personal jurisdiction over non-resident defendants. Some states have long-arm statutes that extend to the full limits of due process, while others enumerate specific bases for jurisdiction (e.g., committing a tortious act within the state, transacting business in the state, owning property in the state). Even when a long-arm statute applies, the exercise of jurisdiction must still satisfy constitutional due process requirements.

## Related Terms

- personal-jurisdiction
- minimum-contacts
- venue

## Related Cases

- international-shoe-v-washington
- world-wide-volkswagen-v-woodson

## Example

A state's long-arm statute authorizes jurisdiction over any person who commits a tortious act within the state. A non-resident driver who causes an accident in the state is subject to jurisdiction.

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Source: [Long-Arm Statute — CaseBriefly](https://casebriefly.com/legal-terms/long-arm-statute)