AR Bar Civil Procedure 3

Question 1

Under the Arkansas long-arm statute, an Arkansas court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant who:

Accepted Answer

Has caused tortious injury in Arkansas or transacted business in Arkansas

Answer

Arkansas's long-arm statute permits jurisdiction over nonresidents who cause tortious injury in the state or who transact business within Arkansas.

Question 2

Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 55, a default judgment may be entered against a defendant who:

Accepted Answer

Fails to plead or otherwise defend within the required time

Answer

Default may be entered when a party required to plead or defend fails to do so within the time prescribed by the rules.

Question 3

In Arkansas, what is the general statute of limitations for a personal injury (tort) action?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Arkansas Code § 16-56-105 establishes a 3-year statute of limitations for most personal injury (tort) actions.

Question 4

Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 11, sanctions for a frivolous filing may include:

Accepted Answer

Attorney's fees and other appropriate sanctions

Answer

Rule 11 authorizes the court to impose sanctions, including attorney's fees, for pleadings filed without reasonable basis in fact or law.

Question 5

Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 59, a motion for new trial must be filed within:

Accepted Answer

15 days of the judgment

Answer

A motion for new trial in Arkansas must be filed within 15 days after the entry of judgment.

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