Procedure

Long-Arm Statute

/ long-arm STACH-oot /

Definition

A law allowing courts to exercise jurisdiction over out-of-state persons.

Used in Context

“The long-arm statute reached the out-of-state defendant company.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: statutum, established

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