Which of the following is NOT a basis for general jurisdiction in New York?

• A. Consent
• B. Presence in NY (when served)
• C. Doing business in NY (can be served anywhere)
• D. Domicile in NY (can be served anywhere)

Answer: (A)

General jurisdiction is about being essentially at home in the forum state. In New York, that means an individual is domiciled there, or a corporation is either incorporated there or has its principal place of business there. Those ties allow the court to hear almost any claim against the defendant. Consent, on the other hand, does not by itself make New York the defendant’s home for all purposes. You can agree to jurisdiction for disputes arising from a contract (specific jurisdiction), but that agreement does not create general jurisdiction over all claims. So while being present in New York at the time of service and doing business or being domiciled there relate to the defendant’s ties to the state, consent does not establish general jurisdiction; it instead governs jurisdiction for claims arising from the consenting relationship.