…when you dream about Civil Procedure.
I had a dream that I had died and I was being judged to determine if I would go to Heaven or Hell. It turns out, it’s all about personal jurisdiction and choice of law.
In my dream, when you die, you go to a Court of the After Life, where each side files these special motions to try to wrestle jurisdiction over your soul. It all hinges on minimal contacts–of sorts–and “fair play and substantial justice”. A balancing test, really.
If you have more good contacts with people, Heaven gets jurisdiction and can apply their law, which is relatively forgiving. If you have more bad contacts with people, you’re in Hell’s court, where the law is a little more strict constructionist.
Well, I lucked out and ended up in Heaven’s Court (hey, it was my dream) and then went on to be Solicitor General for God.
*insert maniacal laughter here*
lol You’ve really cracked. Dreaming about law school? I haven’t reached that stage yet. Emphasis on “yet”.
Completely wrong theologically, but I love it! Solicitor General for God! Can I use you as a reference?
Just remember that New Jersey has the most sympathetic jury.