title: How far does the jurisdiction over the person in a judicial process?

What is the rationale for the existence of long arm statutes?

What is sought to protect with the theory of minimal contacts, when determining the jurisdiction over the person in a judicial process?

How is the plaintiff affected or benefited from the long arm statutes and the theory of minimal contacts?

How is the defendant affected or benefited from the long arm statutes and the theory of minimal contacts?