Mary, an Alabama citizen, purchases a chainsaw in Alabamamanufactured by Chains, Inc. Mary saw a commercial for the chainsawon television. Mary went to her local MalMart and purchased thechainsaw. When Mary attempted to use the chainsaw at her home, itmalfunctioned and caused her to lose her left hand. Mary wants tofile a lawsuit against Chains, Inc. for $300,000 in damages.Chains, Inc. is incorporated in Delaware and has its principleplace of business in Georgia. In what court might Mary bringsuit—an Alabama state court, a Georgia state court, a Delawarestate court or a federal court—and why? What factors mightinfluence Mary’s decision?
