How effective is North Carolina long-arm statute?
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How effective is North Carolina long-arm statute?
I am a Colorado resident who had an affair with a man from North Carolina. This
affair led to the couples divorce approximately six months later. I want to know
what are the odds that I will become a defendant in a heart balm related suit.
Asked on November 22, 2017 under Family Law, Colorado
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Long-arm statutes are completely effective, as long as their terms are met (that is, the prospective defendant had sufficient contact with the jurisdiction [i.e. state]). If you had the requisite contacts with NC, such as by having an affair with a married NC resident--you did something involving NC citizens, interferring with a NC-sanctioned relationship (the marriage)--you could be sued in NC court. Based on what you write, you could be named in a case brought in NC.
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