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personal jurisdiction analysis in North Carolina

23 North Carolina opinions name it 3 courts 1977–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
International Shoe Co. v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1945 · cited in 9 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1995–2020
2 sentences

2020To satisfy the due process prong of the personal jurisdiction analysis, there must be sufficient ‘minimum contacts’ between the nonresident defendant and our State ‘such that the maintenance of the suit does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” Skinner, 361 N.C. at 122 , 638 S.E.2d at 210 (quoting Int’l Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 , 90 L.

2020To satisfy the due process prong of the personal jurisdiction analysis, there must be sufficient ‘minimum contacts’ between the nonresident defendant and our State ‘such that the maintenance of the suit does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” Skinner, 361 N.C. at 122 , 638 S.E.2d at 210 (quoting Int’l Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 , 90 L.

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Skinner v. Preferred Creditgreen
nc · 2006 · cited in 7 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2025
2 sentences

2020To satisfy the due process prong of the personal jurisdiction analysis, there must be sufficient ‘minimum contacts’ between the nonresident defendant and our State ‘such that the maintenance of the suit does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” Skinner, 361 N.C. at 122 , 638 S.E.2d at 210 (quoting Int’l Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 , 90 L.

2020To satisfy the due process prong of the personal jurisdiction analysis, there must be sufficient ‘minimum contacts’ between the nonresident defendant and our State ‘such that the maintenance of the suit does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” Skinner, 361 N.C. at 122 , 638 S.E.2d at 210 (quoting Int’l Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 , 90 L.

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Milliken v. Meyergreen
scotus · 1941 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2014
2 sentences

2014Ed. 95, 102 (1945) (quoting Milliken v. -8- Meyer, 311 U.S. 457, 463 , 61 S. Ct. 339, 343 , 85 L.

2014Ed. 95, 102 (1945) (quoting Milliken v. -8- Meyer, 311 U.S. 457, 463 , 61 S. Ct. 339, 343 , 85 L.

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of Cal., San Francisco Cty.green
scotus · 2017 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020The “primary focus” of the personal jurisdiction inquiry “is the defendant’s relationship to the forum State.” Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court, 137 S. Ct. 1773, 1779 (2017). 16.

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Kulko v. Superior Court of Cal., City and County of San Franciscogreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017While Joshua is correct that "marriage by itself cannot support a ... court's exercise of [personal] jurisdiction over a spouse[,]" Kulko , 436 U.S. at 93 , 98 S.Ct. 1690 at 1697, 56 L.Ed.2d at 142 , the wedding ceremonies may properly be considered in conjunction with Joshua's other contacts with North Carolina.

2017While Joshua is correct that "marriage by itself cannot support a ... court's exercise of [personal] jurisdiction over a spouse[,]" Kulko , 436 U.S. at 93 , 98 S.Ct. 1690 at 1697, 56 L.Ed.2d at 142 , the wedding ceremonies may properly be considered in conjunction with Joshua's other contacts with North Carolina.

11
Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewiczgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Accord Burger King v. Rudzewicz, 471 U.S. 462, 482 (1985) (holding that choice of law provisions are not determinative, but may be considered). [29] Cases that rely heavily on choice of law provisions as a determining factor in a personal jurisdiction analysis typically involve one resident and one nonresident contracting party.

2013See id. (noting that the choice of law provision was sufficient to establish personal jurisdiction only when coupled with the "20 year interdependent relationship" between the nonresident defendant and the forum state).

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Brown v. Refuel America, Inc.green
ncctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Brown v. Refuel Am., Inc., 652 S.E.2d 389, 391 (N.C.

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Dillon v. Numismatic Funding Corp.green
nc · 1977 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Dillon v. Funding Corp., 291 N.C. 674, 676 , 231 S.E.2d 629, 630-31 (1977). *634 “Upon a defendant’s personal jurisdiction challenge, the plaintiff has the burden of proving prima facie that a statutory basis for jurisdiction exists.

2007Dillon v. Funding Corp., 291 N.C. 674, 676 , 231 S.E.2d 629, 630-31 (1977). *634 “Upon a defendant’s personal jurisdiction challenge, the plaintiff has the burden of proving prima facie that a statutory basis for jurisdiction exists.

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Phoenix America Corp. v. Brisseygreen
ncctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005By not engaging in the due process analysis, the majority overlooks the rule that due process "is the crucial inquiry and the ultimate determinative factor in assessing whether jurisdiction may be asserted under the `long-arm' statute." Phoenix America Corp. v. Brissey, 46 N.C.App. 527, 530 , 265 S.E.2d 476, 479 (1980); see also, Chadbourn, Inc. v. Katz, 285 N.C. 700, 706 , 208 S.E.2d 676, 680 (1974) ("due process, and not the language of the statute, is the ultimate test of `long-arm' jurisdiction over a nonresident").

2005By not engaging in the due process analysis, the majority overlooks the rule that due process "is the crucial inquiry and the ultimate determinative factor in assessing whether jurisdiction may be asserted under the `long-arm' statute." Phoenix America Corp. v. Brissey, 46 N.C.App. 527, 530 , 265 S.E.2d 476, 479 (1980); see also, Chadbourn, Inc. v. Katz, 285 N.C. 700, 706 , 208 S.E.2d 676, 680 (1974) ("due process, and not the language of the statute, is the ultimate test of `long-arm' jurisdiction over a nonresident").

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Chadbourn, Inc. v. Katzgreen
nc · 1974 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005By not engaging in the due process analysis, the majority overlooks the rule that due process "is the crucial inquiry and the ultimate determinative factor in assessing whether jurisdiction may be asserted under the `long-arm' statute." Phoenix America Corp. v. Brissey, 46 N.C.App. 527, 530 , 265 S.E.2d 476, 479 (1980); see also, Chadbourn, Inc. v. Katz, 285 N.C. 700, 706 , 208 S.E.2d 676, 680 (1974) ("due process, and not the language of the statute, is the ultimate test of `long-arm' jurisdiction over a nonresident").

2005By not engaging in the due process analysis, the majority overlooks the rule that due process "is the crucial inquiry and the ultimate determinative factor in assessing whether jurisdiction may be asserted under the `long-arm' statute." Phoenix America Corp. v. Brissey, 46 N.C.App. 527, 530 , 265 S.E.2d 476, 479 (1980); see also, Chadbourn, Inc. v. Katz, 285 N.C. 700, 706 , 208 S.E.2d 676, 680 (1974) ("due process, and not the language of the statute, is the ultimate test of `long-arm' jurisdiction over a nonresident").

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Mullen v. Norfolk & Carolina Canal Co.green
nc · 1894 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977See e.g., Mullen v. Canal Co., 114 N.C. 8 , 19 S.E. 106 (1894).

1977See e.g., Mullen v. Canal Co., 114 N.C. 8 , 19 S.E. 106 (1894).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
Wyatt v. Walt Disney World, Co. green
ncctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2007Where unverified allegations in the plaintiff’s complaint meet plaintiff’s initial burden of proving the existence of jurisdiction and defendant does not contradict plaintiff’s allegations in its sworn affidavit, such allegations are accepted as true and deemed controlling!)]” Wyatt v. Walt Disney World, Co., 151 N.C.

2006Where unverified allegations in the plaintiff’s complaint meet plaintiff’s initial burden of proving the existence of jurisdiction and defendant does not contradict plaintiff’s allegations in its sworn affidavit, such allegations are accepted as true and deemed controlling. *250 Wyatt v. Walt Disney World, Co., 151 N.C.

22006–2007
Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial Dist. green
scotus · 2021
1 sentence

2023Ford, 141 S. Ct. at 1026–28.

12023–2023
Bauer v. Douglas Aquatics, Inc. green
ncctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2012Bauer, 698 S.E.2d at 761 (quoting Banc of Am.

12012–2012
Deer Corporation v. Carter green
ncctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2011App. 314 , 629 S.E.2d 159 (2006) found no jurisdiction over claims of alleged tortious interference by a foreign defendant with a North Carolina contract. {52} In LabCorp, the court rejected the personal jurisdiction challenge by a former LabCorp employee with a territory outside of North Carolina.

12011–2011
Seiber Et Vir v. Oregon, by and Through the Oregon State Board of Forestry green
scotus · 2003
1 sentence

2008Consultants, Inc., 293 F.3d 707 (4th Cir. 2002), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 1105 , 154 L.

12008–2008
Brockton Hospital v. National Labor Relations Board green
scotus · 2003
1 sentence

2008Consultants, Inc., 293 F.3d 707 (4th Cir. 2002), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 1105 , 154 L.

12008–2008
Als Scan, Incorporated v. Digital Service Consultants, Incorporated green
ca4 · 2002
1 sentence

2008Consultants, Inc., 293 F.3d 707 (4th Cir. 2002), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 1105 , 154 L.

12008–2008
Havey v. Valentine green
ncctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2008App. 812 , 616 S.E.2d 642 (2005), adopted the Fourth Circuit’s personal jurisdiction test for internet communications set out in ALS Scan, Inc. v. Digital Serv.

12008–2008
Godwin v. Walls green
nc · 1995
1 sentence

2002App. 341, 347 , 455 S.E.2d 473, 479 , disc. review allowed, 341 N.C. 419 , 461 S.E.2d 757 (1995) *163 (citation omitted).

12002–2002
Durham County ex rel. Holloway v. Tilley green
nc · 1995
1 sentence

2002App. 341, 347 , 455 S.E.2d 473, 479 , disc. review allowed, 341 N.C. 419 , 461 S.E.2d 757 (1995) *163 (citation omitted).

12002–2002
Godwin v. Walls green
ncctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2002Upon a defendant’s personal jurisdiction challenge, the plaintiff has “the burden of proving prima facie that a statutory basis for jurisdiction exists.” Godwin v. Walls, 118 N.C.

2002App. 341, 347 , 455 S.E.2d 473, 479 , disc. review allowed, 341 N.C. 419 , 461 S.E.2d 757 (1995) *163 (citation omitted).

12002–2002
United Buying Group, Inc. v. Coleman green
nc · 1979
2 sentences

1995Under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution: “ ‘[D]ue process requires only that in order to subject a [nonresident] defendant to a judgment in personam, ... he have certain minimum contacts with [the forum State] such that the maintenance of the suit does not offend “traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.” ’ ” Buying Group, Inc. v. Coleman, 296 N.C. at 515 , 251 S.E.2d at 614 (quoting International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.

1995Under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution: “ ‘[D]ue process requires only that in order to subject a [nonresident] defendant to a judgment in personam, ... he have certain minimum contacts with [the forum State] such that the maintenance of the suit does not offend “traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.” ’ ” Buying Group, Inc. v. Coleman, 296 N.C. at 515 , 251 S.E.2d at 614 (quoting International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.

11995–1995
Insurance Corp. of Ireland v. Compagnie Des Bauxites De Guinee green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1994Insurance Corp. of Ireland, Ltd. v. Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinee, 456 U.S. 694 , 72 L.Ed.2d 492 (1982).

1994Insurance Corp. of Ireland, Ltd. v. Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinee, 456 U.S. 694 , 72 L.Ed.2d 492 (1982).

11994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-75.4 (15) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (3) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-1.1 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 62 (1997–2026) DE 25 (1987–2026) NC 23 (1977–2025) NY 23 (1992–2026) CA 18 (1994–2025) AL 15 (2001–2025) FL 13 (1985–2024) IL 12 (1991–2026) OH 11 (1999–2015) MO 11 (1982–2024) LA 10 (1990–2019) MI 10 (1997–2021) NE 9 (1985–2024) ME 9 (2000–2022) TN 8 (1999–2025) CO 8 (1992–2026) AZ 7 (2000–2025) MN 7 (1999–2019) MD 7 (1986–2024) WI 6 (1989–2022) NM 5 (2015–2025) WA 4 (2015–2022) NJ 4 (2020–2025) VT 4 (2005–2025) MA 4 (1998–2012) PA 4 (2013–2025) OK 4 (2023–2025) VI 4 (2012–2023) SC 4 (2009–2023) GA 4 (2013–2025) MS 3 (1991–2020) MT 3 (2015–2020) OR 3 (2022–2023) AR 3 (2006–2014) CT 2 (2002–2003) DC 2 (2001–2020) UT 2 (2012–2016) AK 2 (1997–2022) IN 2 (1990–2015) IA 2 (2007–2013)

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