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Jim (North Carolina) and Jane (South Carolina) get into a car accident while vacationing in France. When they return, Jane sues Jim in South Carolina federal court located 90 miles from where Jim lives in North Carolina. He is properly served with process when he is personally served at his home in North Carolina and then files a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. True or false, the court will grant the motion?
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