I am a Minnesota resident and hav.e never lived in iowa . An iowa residenT wants to sue me. Does the iowa court have jurisdiction over me?

Question

I am a Minnesota resident and hav.e never lived in iowa . An iowa residenT wants to sue me. Does the iowa court have jurisdiction over me?

Answer

Depends on the action ( nature of the lawsuit) and if there was a contract provision or other jurisdictional basis for bringing you into the Iowa Courts.

FOr example, if you committed fraud via computer or phone against an Iowa resident , you might be subject to suit there. Or if you signed a contract providing for Iowa jurisdiction.

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