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A defendant moves to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. The plaintiff, an Oregon resident, was served while voluntarily present in the forum state and personally handed the summons. Under Burnham v. Superior Court, the exercise of jurisdiction based on in-state personal service is:

Unconstitutional unless the defendant has continuous and systematic contacts Constitutional as 'tag' jurisdiction, a traditional basis consistent with due process Permissible only if the defendant consents in writing Valid only for claims arising from the defendant's forum activities

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Constitutional as 'tag' jurisdiction, a traditional basis consistent with due process

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