What is the test for "specific jurisdiction" in a civil matter?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Chyba v. TXU Energy, CASE NO. 12-CV-00837 BEN (NLS) (S.D. Cal. 2013):

"Specific jurisdiction" is "premised on the particular circumstances underlying the lawsuit sought to be litigated." Fiore v. Walden, 688 F.3d at 573. A

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court may exercise specific jurisdiction over a non-resident if three requirements are satisfied:

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