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Cerberus corporation (domiciled in Alaska) sells life insurance policies. One day, it issues a $100,000 policy to a naval officer, Captain Shephard (domiciled in South Carolina). The beneficiary was fellow soldier Liara T'Soni (also domiciled in South Carolina). He paid insurance premiums from South Carolina and the company issued an insurance certificate to them in South Carolina. The contract specified that a claim would not be paid out in cases of suicide. One day, Shepard, went into a therapy session with Donnel Udina and died three days later. Liara claims that Udina murdered Shepard, while Cerberus claims Shepard committed suicide. Liara sues when Cerberus refuses to pay out on the policy in South Carolina state court. Under McGee, can a South Carolina court exercise personal jurisdiction over Cerberus?A.TrueB.False
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