Lisa, who is a resident of North Carolina, is attempting to sue Stan in a North Carolina court for his out$-$of$-$state actions. Stan, however, lives in northern Alaska and has never been to or conducted business in North Carolina. In fact, Stan has never made a phone call to North Carolina or had any contact with the state whatsoever. Lisa$$s lawsuit will likely be$...$

a$.$Dismissed because North Carolina courts can only sue North Carolina residents.

b$.$Successful because Lisa is a North Carolina resident, fulfilling the personal jurisdiction requirement.

c$.$Dismissed because out$-$of$-$state cases are always assigned to federal courts.

Dismissed because since Stan had no contact with North Carolina, the court will not have personal jurisdiction.