Personal jurisdiction

Personal jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to make decisions affecting a specific person or entity. It typically depends on where that person lives or where the actions in question occurred. There are two main types: general jurisdiction, where a court can hear any case involving the person because they have strong connections to the area, and specific jurisdiction, which is limited to cases directly related to the person's activities in that location. Essentially, for a court to rule on a matter, it must have the right to address those involved based on their connections to the place.