Suppose that Washingtonhad a statute declaring that its courts would have jurisdiction over any person who commits a tort that injures an Washington citizen, no matter where the tort is committed. Suppose that Sally, a citizen of Washington, visits the countryside of California on her vacation. While Sally is there, a cowboy named Samruns over Sally with his horse.After returning to Washington, Sallyfiles suit against Samto recover medical expenses associated with the horseincident.

Sam consults you because he is worried. He cannot afford costly litigation. He and his family consume almost everything produced on his small Ranch. Sam tells you that his ranch, from which he makes his living, is his only property. He cannot afford to lose it. You also sense that he is worried about going to Washington. When you ask him, Fred admits that he has never traveled