Marx Corporation is incorporated in the state of Delaware, but all of the firm's business is conducted

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Marx Corporation is incorporated in the state of Delaware, but all of the firm's business is conducted within the state of New York. Sanders, a Delaware resident, is injured by one of Marx Corporation's products and subsequently files suit against Marx Corporation in Delaware state court. Marx files a motion to dismiss the case on the ground that Delaware cannot assert jurisdiction over the corporation because it does not conduct business in Delaware; it is incorporated there only because it gained certain legal advantages from incorporating in that state. Explain why the Delaware state court system does or does not have jurisdiction over this case.

Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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The Legal Environment of Business A Critical Thinking Approach

ISBN: 978-0132664844

6th Edition

Authors: Nancy K Kubasek, Bartley A Brennan, M Neil Browne

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