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Helicopteros Nacionales de Colombia, S.A. v. Hall (SCOTUS, 1984) - Coggle…
Helicopteros Nacionales de Colombia, S.A. v. Hall (SCOTUS, 1984)
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Dissent
Brennan, J. Not in readings
Key Facts
Helicopteros was a Columbian helicopter company that was needed to move personnel, materials and equipment into and out of a construction area.
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Rule
If the cause of action does not arise out of or relate to the foreigner’s activities conducted within the forum state, the state may not exercise personal jurisdiction over the foreigner if the general business contacts by the foreigner with the state are not sufficiently continuous and systematic.
Issue
If the cause of action does not arise out of or relate to the foreigner’s activities conducted within the forum state, may the state exercise personal jurisdiction over the foreigner if the general business contacts of the foreigner with the state are not sufficiently continuous and systematic?