Steel Mill Inc. makes steel forms of substandard quality. Tower Building Company has never bought or used a Steel Mill form, but files a suit against the firm, alleging that its products are defective. The defendant's best ground for dismissal of the suit is that the plaintiff does not have

A) venue.
B) exclusive jurisdiction.
C) standing to sue.
D) minimum contacts.

Standing to Sue

The legal right to initiate a lawsuit, based on having sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action challenged.

Substandard Quality

A term indicating that a product or service does not meet the expected level of quality set by industry or regulatory standards.

Venue

The geographical district in which an action is tried and from which the jury is selected.