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minimum contacts requirement in Rhode Island

9 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2016 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Rhode Island 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Conn v. ITT Aetna Finance Co.green
ri · 1969 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2007–2016
2 sentences

2007Once the minimum contacts requirement has been met, Rhode Island courts exercise jurisdiction over nonresident defendants “subject only to whatever limitations might be imposed by the constitution or laws of the United States[.]” Conn v. ITT Aetna Finance Co., 105 R.I. 397, 402 , 252 A.2d 184,186 (1969).

2007Once the minimum contacts requirement has been met, Rhode Island courts exercise jurisdiction over nonresident defendants “subject only to whatever limitations might be imposed by the constitution or laws of the United States[.]” Conn v. ITT Aetna Finance Co., 105 R.I. 397, 402 , 252 A.2d 184,186 (1969).

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World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodsongreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 3 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1987–2016
2 sentences

2016We begin our analysis of the forfeiture issue against the backdrop of personal jurisdiction in this state: “[t]he Due Process clause of the United States Constitution limits the exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresident defendants to those who ‘have certain minimum contacts with [the forum] such that maintenance of the suit does not offend traditional notions *555 of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” Rose v. Firstar Bank, 819 A.2d 1247, 1250 (R.I. 2003) (quoting International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 (1945)). 1 “The minimum contacts re

2016We begin our analysis of the forfeiture issue against the backdrop of personal jurisdiction in this state: “[t]he Due Process clause of the United States Constitution limits the exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresident defendants to those who ‘have certain minimum contacts with [the forum] such that maintenance of the suit does not offend traditional notions *555 of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” Rose v. Firstar Bank, 819 A.2d 1247, 1250 (R.I. 2003) (quoting International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 (1945)). 1 “The minimum contacts re

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Cassidy v. Lonquist Management Co., LLCgreen
ri · 2007 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016This Court has acknowledged that “there are no ‘readily discernible guidelines for determining what are minimum contacts’ for purposes of the long-arm statute.” Cassidy v. Lonquist Management Co., LLC, 920 A.2d 228, 232-33 (R.I. 2007) (quoting Conn v. ITT Aetna Finance Co., 105 R.I. 397, 402 , 252 A.2d 184, 187 (1969)).

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Rose v. Firstar Bankgreen
ri · 2003 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016We begin our analysis of the forfeiture issue against the backdrop of personal jurisdiction in this state: “[t]he Due Process clause of the United States Constitution limits the exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresident defendants to those who ‘have certain minimum contacts with [the forum] such that maintenance of the suit does not offend traditional notions *555 of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” Rose v. Firstar Bank, 819 A.2d 1247, 1250 (R.I. 2003) (quoting International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 (1945)). 1 “The minimum contacts re

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Shaffer v. Heitnergreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See id. at 212, 97 S.Ct. at 2584 , 53 L.Ed.2d at 703 .

2003See id. at 212, 97 S.Ct. at 2584 , 53 L.Ed.2d at 703 .

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Trustees of the Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Hospital v. Smithgreen
ri · 1975 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990In 1975 this court was called upon to interpret McGee and found that “a single act having impact in and connection with the forum state can satisfy the minimum contacts test of International Shoe Co.” *109 Ben’s Marine Sales, 502 A.2d at 812 (quoting Trustees of the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital v. Smith, 114 R.I. 181, 184 , 330 A.2d 804, 806 (1975)).

1990In 1975 this court was called upon to interpret McGee and found that “a single act having impact in and connection with the forum state can satisfy the minimum contacts test of International Shoe Co.” *109 Ben’s Marine Sales, 502 A.2d at 812 (quoting Trustees of the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital v. Smith, 114 R.I. 181, 184 , 330 A.2d 804, 806 (1975)).

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Roger Williams General Hospital v. Fall River Trust Co.green
ri · 1981 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990Ben’s Marine Sales, 502 A.2d at 810 ; Roger Williams General Hospital v. Fall River Trust Co., 423 A.2d 1384, 1386 (R.I.1981).

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Travelers Health Assn. v. Virginia Ex Rel. State Corporation Comm'ngreen
scotus · 1950 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987Travelers Health Association v. Virginia, 339 U.S. 643, 647 , 70 S. Ct. 927, 929 , 94 L.

1987Travelers Health Association v. Virginia, 339 U.S. 643, 647 , 70 S. Ct. 927, 929 , 94 L.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
International Shoe Co. v. Washington green
scotus · 1945
2 sentences

2016We begin our analysis of the forfeiture issue against the backdrop of personal jurisdiction in this state: “[t]he Due Process clause of the United States Constitution limits the exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresident defendants to those who ‘have certain minimum contacts with [the forum] such that maintenance of the suit does not offend traditional notions *555 of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” Rose v. Firstar Bank, 819 A.2d 1247, 1250 (R.I. 2003) (quoting International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 (1945)). 1 “The minimum contacts re

2016We begin our analysis of the forfeiture issue against the backdrop of personal jurisdiction in this state: “[t]he Due Process clause of the United States Constitution limits the exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresident defendants to those who ‘have certain minimum contacts with [the forum] such that maintenance of the suit does not offend traditional notions *555 of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” Rose v. Firstar Bank, 819 A.2d 1247, 1250 (R.I. 2003) (quoting International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 (1945)). 1 “The minimum contacts re

31981–2016
Ben's Marine Sales v. Sleek Craft Boats green
ri · 1985
2 sentences

2003“Obviously, a determination as to the minimum contacts that will satisfy the requirements of due process will depend upon the facts of each particular case.” Ben's Marine Sales, 502 A.2d at 810 .

1990In 1975 this court was called upon to interpret McGee and found that “a single act having impact in and connection with the forum state can satisfy the minimum contacts test of International Shoe Co.” *109 Ben’s Marine Sales, 502 A.2d at 812 (quoting Trustees of the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital v. Smith, 114 R.I. 181, 184 , 330 A.2d 804, 806 (1975)).

31987–2003
Cerberus Partners, L.P. v. Gadsby & Hannah, LLP green
ri · 2003
2 sentences

2016We begin our analysis of the forfeiture issue against the backdrop of personal jurisdiction in this state: “[t]he Due Process clause of the United States Constitution limits the exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresident defendants to those who ‘have certain minimum contacts with [the forum] such that maintenance of the suit does not offend traditional notions *555 of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” Rose v. Firstar Bank, 819 A.2d 1247, 1250 (R.I. 2003) (quoting International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 (1945)). 1 “The minimum contacts re

2007Cerberus Partners, L.P., 836 A.2d at 1118 .

22007–2016

Statutes the citing opinions construe

RI § R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-5-33 (7)

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 629 (1975–2026) CT 85 (1983–2021) CA 77 (1958–2026) IL 74 (1975–2026) FL 55 (1962–2026) NC 53 (1978–2025) NJ 48 (1964–2025) OH 42 (1982–2026) NY 36 (1964–2024) PA 32 (1979–2026) DE 30 (1978–2026) MN 26 (1976–2026) CO 26 (1975–2022) IA 26 (1983–2023) WA 21 (1971–2026) AZ 21 (1981–2024) AL 21 (1986–2024) TN 20 (1981–2023) MO 18 (1982–2023) MD 18 (1978–2024) ME 15 (1995–2022) VT 15 (1979–2026) OK 13 (1973–2014) GA 13 (1980–2025) OR 13 (1982–2025) MI 12 (1974–2025) SC 11 (1985–2022) MA 10 (1983–2024) RI 9 (1981–2016) NM 9 (1986–2020) WI 9 (1997–2020) LA 8 (1971–2009) UT 7 (1990–2019) IN 7 (1982–2017) KS 7 (1980–2022) SD 6 (2005–2025) WV 6 (1981–2015) VA 6 (1977–2015) NE 6 (2005–2025) MS 6 (1984–2022) NV 5 (1998–2022) ID 5 (1977–2021) MT 4 (1982–2009) DC 4 (1968–2001) NH 4 (1987–2025) AR 3 (1994–2013) AK 3 (2018–2024) HI 3 (1996–2024) ND 3 (1980–1991) KY 2 (1980–2002)

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