Miguel buys a truck in Texas, then moves to Washington. A year later, he is driving his truck in Oklahoma, and causes an accident by running into another car, whose driver is from Florida. In what states will the other driver be able to sue Miguel? State the reasons for your answer.
The other driver from Florida will be able to sue Miguel in both Oklahoma and Washington. Here's the breakdown of the reasons for each state:
1. Oklahoma: The accident occurred in Oklahoma, so the other driver can sue Miguel in this state. When an accident occurs, it generally falls under the jurisdiction of the state where the accident took place. The legal system in Oklahoma has the authority to handle cases arising from accidents that happen within its borders.
2. Washington: Even though the accident happened in Oklahoma, the other driver can still sue Miguel in Washington. This is because Miguel moved to Washington and brought his truck with him. Washington is considered Miguel's new state of residence, and therefore, it has jurisdiction over him. As a resident of Washington, Miguel is subject to the laws and legal proceedings of that state, including being held accountable for accidents caused by his truck.
It's important to note that while the initial purchase of the truck took place in Texas, Texas does not have jurisdiction in this case since the accident occurred in a different state.
Hence, the other driver from Florida can sue Miguel in both Oklahoma (where the accident happened) and Washington (Miguel's new state of residence).