Which is NOT a base of general jurisdiction in NY?

• A. Consent
• B. Presence in NY
• C. Domicile in NY
• D. Doing business in NY

Answer: (A)

General jurisdiction means the court can hear any claim against the defendant because the defendant is essentially at home in the forum. For individuals, that typically means being domiciled in NY or physically present there. For corporations, it means being incorporated in NY or having its principal place of business there (with the modern standard leaning toward an “at home” relationship in the forum, per Daimler). Consent, while it can give rise to jurisdiction for a particular dispute or under a forum-selection clause, does not by itself establish that the defendant is at home in NY or that the court has general jurisdiction over all claims. It’s a mechanism to submit to a suit or a forum, not a base for general jurisdiction.