Question: a. When someone sues another, they are seeking some sort of remedy from them. If the plaintiff wants monetary damages, they would ask for a

a. When someone sues another, they are seeking some sort of remedy from them. If the plaintiff wants monetary damages, they would ask for a remedy _________________.

b. Sometimes, money will not fix the problem. In those situations, the plaintiff might ask the court for a(n) ______________ remedy and examples of such remedies are ________________________,

Tom Dare, Inc. sells farming equipment and has showrooms in Florida where the company sells its machinery. The business is incorporated in and has its manufacturing plant in Virginia. Jerry, a farmer in Florida buys a tractor from Tom Dare. When Jerry is out tilling his fields, the poorly designed tractor flips over and Jerry suffers a spinal injury and can no longer walk. He wants to sue Tom Dare.

a. Can he bring the action in Florida courts? What must Jerry show to support that Florida courts would have jurisdiction? If the Florida courts agree, what must the court do to obtain jurisdiction over the nonresident corporate defendant in this case? Thoroughly explain your answer.

b. Other than the courts of Florida, are there any other courts that might have jurisdiction to hear this case? What are they and how do they have jurisdiction?

________________________, and _______________________.

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