What type of law governs the "absence of jurisdiction" in contract enforcement?

The correct answer is state law because the enforcement of contracts, including matters related to the jurisdiction to enforce those contracts, typically falls under the purview of state law. Each state has its own laws governing contracts, including the circumstances under which a court may exercise jurisdiction over a party or a contract dispute.

Jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to hear a case and make decisions regarding it. When it comes to contracts, whether a state court has jurisdiction to enforce a particular contract generally depends on factors such as where the parties reside, where the contract was formed, and where the obligations are to be performed.

State law dictates the necessary conditions for establishing jurisdiction, including concepts such as "minimum contacts" that ensure a fair connection between the state and the parties involved in the contract. This makes state law the primary source governing issues of jurisdiction in contract enforcement rather than international law, common law, or civil law systems which may apply in different contexts.

International law pertains to agreements and treaties between countries, which is not directly related to the jurisdiction of state courts over contracts within their borders. Common law refers to the legal precedents set by court decisions, which can influence contract law but do not govern jurisdiction in a definitive way. Civil law generally refers