Minimum contacts is a term used in the United States law of civil procedure to determine when it is appropriate for a court in one state to assert personal jurisdiction over a defendant from another state. This jurisdiction must "not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice". ...

What does sufficient minimum contacts mean?

Definition. A nonresident defendant's connections with the forum state (i.e., the state where the lawsuit is brought) that are sufficient for jurisdiction over that defendant to be proper.

What does it mean for a defendant to have minimum contacts with a forum state?

Generally, the requirement of minimum contacts means that the defendant has to have taken actions that were purposefully directed towards the forum state. Such actions may include, among others, selling goods in the state, being incorporated in the state, visiting the state, or bringing property in the state.