Jess Walton, a citizen of Georgia, was walking along a busy street in Tallahassee, Florida, when a large crate flew off a passing truck and hit her, causing numerous injuries.The truck belonged to an appliance store fromTallahassee.Jessreturnedto her hometown in Georgia and experienced a great deal of pain and suffering, incurred significant medical expenses and could not work for six months. She wants to sue the trucking firm for $300,000 in damages.Discuss:

1.Which courts could have jurisdiction in this case (all that apply).

2.Which court should the case be heard in?Why?

3.If Jess tries to sue the company in her hometown in Georgia, what can the trucking company try to do?

4.Which court has venue?

5.Under what theories can Jess sue the trucking company forher injuries?Who do you think will win and why?

6.Under what theories can the trucking company avoid any liability for Jess's injuries?

Be very specific in your answers.