NALA Certified Paralegal Practice Exam

A long arm statute refers to laws that give a court personal jurisdiction over a defendant who does not reside within the state, but has sufficient connection to the state for the court to assert jurisdiction. This means that the other choices, jurisdiction, venue, and standing to sue, are incorrect because they do not specifically refer to the concept of 'minimum contacts' with the state. While these concepts may play a role in determining jurisdiction, only a long arm statute specifically addresses the issue of nonresident defendants and their connection to the state. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.