Minimum Contacts

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• Argueta v. Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd.
  609 So. 2d 635· Fla. 3d DCA· 1992-09-22 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the trial court correctly dismissed the case for lack of personal jurisdiction because the defendant lacked sufficient minimum contacts with Florida to satisfy due process.
• Wenche Siemer v. The Learjet Acquisition Corp.
  966 F.2d 179· 5th Cir.· 1992-07-17 ·cited 6×
  The court held that a foreign corporation's registration to do business and appointment of an agent for service of process in Texas, without more, does not establish sufficient minimum contacts for general personal jurisdiction under the Due Process Clause when the cause of actio
• Command-Aire Corp. v. Ontario Mech. Sales & Serv. Inc.
  963 F.2d 90· 5th Cir.· 1992-06-18 ·cited 6×
  The court affirmed the district court's judgment, finding that personal jurisdiction over the defendant was proper, the forum non conveniens doctrine did not require dismissal, and the denial of a continuance and imposition of sanctions were not abuses of discretion.
• Saffan v. Sol Saffan
  588 So. 2d 684· Fla. 3d DCA· 1991-11-12 ·cited 6×
  The court held that Florida courts have jurisdiction over the trust because its situs is in Florida, based on the grantor's residency and the trust's administration and property location.
• World Metals, Inc. v. Townley Foundry & Mach. Co., Inc.
  585 So. 2d 1185· Fla. 5th DCA· 1991-09-19 ·cited 6×
  The court held that conflicting affidavits regarding the location of contract breach necessitate an evidentiary hearing to determine personal jurisdiction.
• Pizzabiocche v. Vinelli
  772 F. Supp. 1245· M.D. Fla.· 1991-09-06 ·cited 6×
  Service of process under Federal Rule 4(i) is sufficient even when the Inter-American Convention on Letters Rogatory applies, as the convention does not prohibit such service. Personal jurisdiction over defendants is established under Florida's long-arm statute based on substanti
• Aquila Steel Corp. v. Budd Fontana
  585 So. 2d 426· Fla. 3d DCA· 1991-09-03 ·cited 6×
  Aquila Steel Corporation, an Australian corporation, appealed from an order denying its motion to quash service of process. The court reversed, holding that service on a wholly-owned subsidiary does not constitute valid service on a parent corporation absent a showing that the pa
• Murante v. Pedro Land, Inc.
  761 F. Supp. 786· S.D. Fla.· 1991-04-11 ·cited 6×
  The court held that it had personal jurisdiction over both American Importers and Pedro Land because their activities, including targeted advertising and substantial sales to Florida residents, established sufficient minimum contacts with Florida to satisfy due process requiremen
• Fleming & Weiss, P.C. v. First Am. Title Ins. Co.
  580 So. 2d 646· Fla. 3d DCA· 1991-04-02 ·cited 6×
  Fleming & Weiss, a New York law firm, appeals from a trial court order denying its motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in a negligence suit filed in Florida by a bank's title insurer. The court reversed, holding that Fleming lacked sufficient minimum contacts with
• Asarco, Inc. v. Glenara, Ltd.
  912 F.2d 784· 5th Cir.· 1990-09-14 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the plaintiffs failed to make a prima facie showing of personal jurisdiction over the defendants, as the defendants lacked sufficient minimum contacts with Louisiana.
• Global Servicios, S.A. v. Toplis & Harding, Inc.
  561 So. 2d 674· Fla. 3d DCA· 1990-05-15 ·cited 6×
  Global Servicios, a Colombian corporation, appeals from an order denying its motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in a subrogation action arising from damaged household goods. The court reversed, finding that Global lacked sufficient minimum contacts with Florida t
• In re the Complaint v. M/V Damodar Tanabe
  903 F.2d 675· 9th Cir.· 1990-05-10 ·cited 6×
  The court held that a carrier claiming a COGSA fire exception does not lose the exception simply because the vessel was unseaworthy, if the unseaworthiness did not cause the loss.
• Minkin Chandler v. Barclays Bank PLC
  898 F.2d 1148· 6th Cir.· 1990-03-22 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the issuance of a letter of credit naming a resident of a state as beneficiary, without more, does not establish sufficient minimum contacts for personal jurisdiction over the issuing bank in that state. Furthermore, a 'national contacts' analysis is inapplica
• Links Design, Inc. v. Lahr
  731 F. Supp. 1535· M.D. Fla.· 1990-03-12 ·cited 6×
  A forum selection clause requiring venue in a specific county is ambiguous and does not clearly waive the right to remove to federal court, and defendants' contacts with Florida, including performing services there and agreeing to Florida law, were sufficient for personal jurisdi
• Rainbow Travel Serv., Inc. v. Hilton Hotels Corp. & Hotelerama Assocs., Ltd.
  896 F.2d 1233· 10th Cir.· 1990-02-16 ·cited 6×
  The court affirmed the district court's judgment regarding personal jurisdiction and fraud, but reversed the award for breach of contract, finding it unsupported by evidence and constituting a double recovery.
• WNS, Inc. v. Farrow
  884 F.2d 200· 5th Cir.· 1989-09-22 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the Farrows had sufficient minimum contacts with Texas to establish personal jurisdiction because they allegedly committed the intentional tort of fraud, at least in part, through activities in Texas.
• SDM Corp. v. Kevco Fin. Corp.
  540 So. 2d 931· Fla. 2d DCA· 1989-04-05 ·cited 6×
  SDM Corporation and related appellants appealed a denial of their motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. The court reversed, holding that SDM lacked sufficient minimum contacts with Florida to sustain jurisdiction despite Kevco's claims arising from a contract invol
• Sec. Pac. Nat'l Bank v. Derderian
  872 F.2d 281· 9th Cir.· 1989-03-21 ·cited 6×
  A district court lacks subject matter jurisdiction over a foreign state if the foreign state is entitled to sovereign immunity under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA), and the actions of the foreign bank accepting a deposit in Mexico did not cause a direct effect in the
• Irving v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
  864 F.2d 383· 5th Cir.· 1989-02-02 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the district court had personal jurisdiction over Jugometal because its actions in delivering asbestos into the stream of commerce, with ties to the forum state, satisfied the minimum contacts and fair play prongs of due process.
• Cancun Adventure Tours, Inc. v. Underwater Designer Co.
  862 F.2d 1044· 4th Cir.· 1988-12-06 ·cited 6×
  The court held that punitive damages were improperly awarded because the compensatory damages were based on a contractual breach of warranty, not an independent tort, and the plaintiff failed to prove actual damages in tort. The court affirmed all other aspects of the magistrate'
• S.C. Ins. Guar. Ass'n v. Underwood
  527 So. 2d 931· Fla. 5th DCA· 1988-06-30 ·cited 6×
  The South Carolina Insurance Guaranty Association (SCIGA) appealed a summary judgment entered against it in Florida on behalf of an accident victim. The court reversed, holding that SCIGA lacked minimum contacts with Florida necessary to establish personal jurisdiction, as the in
• Interfirst Bank Clifton v. Fernandez
  844 F.2d 279· 5th Cir.· 1988-05-11 ·cited 6×
  The court held that personal jurisdiction was properly exercised over the defendant, Texas law was correctly applied, and the sale of the repossessed aircraft was commercially reasonable.
• Wash. Pub. Utils. Grp. v. United States Dist. Court FOR the W. Dist. OF Wash.
  843 F.2d 319· 9th Cir.· 1987-12-02 ·cited 6×
  The court held that petitioners failed to demonstrate a clear and indisputable right to a writ of mandamus, as the district court did not clearly abuse its discretion in changing venue due to prejudicial publicity and juror financial interest, nor did it commit clear legal error.
• Daraleen Mason v. F. LLI Luigi AND Franco DAL Maschio FU G.B. s.n.c.
  832 F.2d 383· 7th Cir.· 1987-10-06 ·cited 6×
  The court held that Illinois courts have personal jurisdiction over the Italian manufacturer and that a new trial is required for the manufacturer's contribution claim against the employer due to improper jury instructions.
• John Scott, Inc. v. Munford, Inc.
  670 F. Supp. 344· S.D. Fla.· 1987-10-01 ·cited 6×
  The court held that personal jurisdiction over ASIAN ARTS was established through its agent MUNFORD, and service of process was proper.
• T.M. Hylwa, M.D., Inc. v. Palka
  823 F.2d 310· 9th Cir.· 1987-07-28 ·cited 6×
  A federal court can exercise personal jurisdiction over a defendant under a state's long-arm statute if the defendant has sufficient minimum contacts with the forum state, even if the defendant did not physically enter the state.
• The Austad Co. v. Pennie & Edmonds
  823 F.2d 223· 8th Cir.· 1987-07-09 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the law firm did not have sufficient minimum contacts with South Dakota to establish personal jurisdiction, and therefore the district court did not err in dismissing the case.
• Caldwell v. Palmetto State Sav. Bank OF S.C.
  811 F.2d 916· 5th Cir.· 1987-03-09 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the plaintiffs failed to establish a prima facie case for personal jurisdiction over the defendants, and that their appeal was frivolous, warranting sanctions.
• Nicholas v. Buchanan
  806 F.2d 305· 1st Cir.· 1986-12-02 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the plaintiff failed to establish sufficient minimum contacts to justify personal jurisdiction over the defendant in Rhode Island.
• Lubin Quinones v. Pa. Gen. Ins. Co.
  804 F.2d 1167· 10th Cir.· 1986-11-10 ·cited 6×
  The court held that Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(f)'s 100-mile bulge provision extends personal jurisdiction to the extent of the bulge area, provided due process is satisfied, and that the collateral source rule does not apply when the plaintiff's insurer is also the defend
• Amusement Equip., Inc. v. Mordelt
  779 F.2d 264· 5th Cir.· 1985-12-31 ·cited 6×
  The court held that personal service on an individual defendant while physically present within the forum state is sufficient to establish personal jurisdiction, even if the cause of action is unrelated to the defendant's contacts with the state. However, jurisdiction over a fore
• Renaldo Nehemiah v. The Athletics Cong. OF the U.S.A. & the Int'l Amateur Athletic Fed'n. Appeal of The Int'l Amateur Athletic Fed'n
  765 F.2d 42· 3d Cir.· 1985-06-17 ·cited 6×
  Personal service on an officer of an unincorporated association within the forum state is insufficient, on its own, to establish personal jurisdiction over the association; a minimum contacts analysis is required.
• Sanders v. United States
  760 F.2d 869· 8th Cir.· 1985-04-22 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the district court properly dismissed the pro se complaint as frivolous because the plaintiff failed to allege facts supporting jurisdiction over any of the defendants.
• Howse v. Zimmer Mfg. Co., Inc.
  757 F.2d 448· 1st Cir.· 1985-03-26 ·cited 6×
  The court held that Zimmer Manufacturing Company's extensive and systematic in-state activities, including substantial sales volume and frequent visits by representatives for product development, constituted 'doing business' in Massachusetts, thus conferring personal jurisdiction
• AD W. Mktg., Inc. v. Hayes
  745 F.2d 980· 5th Cir.· 1984-11-05 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the trial court did not err in granting a default judgment and denying motions to vacate it, as counsel's failure to manage conflicting trial schedules and notify the court constituted sufficient grounds for default.
• August v. HBA Life Ins. Co.
  734 F.2d 168· 4th Cir.· 1984-05-10 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the defendant insurance company did not have sufficient minimum contacts with Virginia to establish personal jurisdiction.
• Humble v. Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
  727 F.2d 709· 8th Cir.· 1984-02-07 ·cited 6×
  A foreign manufacturer is not subject to personal jurisdiction in a forum state if it has no direct contacts with the state and merely places products into the stream of commerce for a third party's assembly and sale.
• Gerard v. Pisces Sales & Mktg., Inc.
  425 So. 2d 209· Fla. 4th DCA· 1983-01-19 ·cited 6×
  A Florida appellate court affirmed the dismissal of a breach of promissory note action for lack of personal jurisdiction over a Hawaiian corporation defendant. The court held that the defendant lacked sufficient minimum contacts with Florida to subject it to the state's jurisdict
• Cowan v. Ford Motor Co.
  694 F.2d 104· 5th Cir.· 1982-12-20 ·cited 6×
  Mississippi courts have jurisdiction over a foreign corporation that has appointed a resident agent and is authorized to do business in the state, even for causes of action arising out-of-state and filed after the foreign state's statute of limitations has expired.
• Keeton v. Hustler Magazine, Inc.
  682 F.2d 33· 1st Cir.· 1982-06-16 ·cited 6×
  The court held that New Hampshire's exercise of personal jurisdiction over out-of-state defendants for a multistate defamation claim was not permissible under the Due Process Clause, despite minimal contacts with the state.
• Jadair, Inc. v. The Walt Keeler Co., Inc.
  679 F.2d 131· 7th Cir.· 1982-05-26 ·cited 6×
  The court affirmed the district court's rulings, holding that removal was proper due to sufficient amount in controversy and that the district court lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendant.
• Shanks v. Westland Equip. & Parts Co.
  668 F.2d 1165· 10th Cir.· 1982-01-21 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the defendant WEPCO had sufficient minimum contacts with Wyoming to establish in personam jurisdiction, as its trailers were regularly used in the state and it sold replacement parts there.
• Forrest McCLUNEY v. JOS. Schlitz Brewing Co.
  649 F.2d 578· 8th Cir.· 1981-05-20 ·cited 6×
  The court held that applying Missouri's service-letter statute to Schlitz did not violate due process, as Missouri had sufficient contacts with the employment relationship.
• Hendrik Koster v. Automark Indus.
  640 F.2d 77· 7th Cir.· 1981-02-03 ·cited 6×
  A foreign default judgment is unenforceable in U.S. courts if the foreign court lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendant due to insufficient minimum contacts with the forum state.
• Braman v. Mary Hitchcock Mem'l Hosp. & Hitchcock Clinic, Inc.
  631 F.2d 6· 2d Cir.· 1980-09-02 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the district court erred in dismissing the action for lack of personal jurisdiction based on an incorrect interpretation of Vermont's long-arm statute.
• Cascade Corp. v. Hiab-Foco AB
  619 F.2d 36· 9th Cir.· 1980-05-14 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the defendant's contacts with Oregon were insufficient to establish personal jurisdiction under the state's long-arm statute, as exercising jurisdiction would offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.
• Bank OF Montreal v. Kough
  612 F.2d 467· 9th Cir.· 1980-01-29 ·cited 6×
  The court held that a foreign money judgment can be enforced under California's Uniform Foreign Money Judgments Recognition Act if the foreign court had personal jurisdiction consistent with due process, and that counterclaims related to the original cause of action are barred by
• Swafford v. Dick Avakian
  581 F.2d 1224· 5th Cir.· 1978-10-16 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the district court correctly dismissed the action for lack of personal jurisdiction because the defendant's limited contacts with Georgia were insufficient to establish jurisdiction under the Georgia Long-Arm Statute.
• Grevas v. M/V Olympic Pegasus
  557 F.2d 65· 4th Cir.· 1977-06-07 ·cited 6×
  The court held that the shipowner was not subject to service of process in Virginia because its contacts with the state were insufficient to establish personal jurisdiction.
• Beckham v. Holborn
  330 So. 2d 101· Fla. 1st DCA· 1976-04-02 ·cited 6×
  The court dismissed an interlocutory appeal where a Florida resident sued a Texas corporation for return of $30,000 paid for unregistered stock. The trial court granted the defendant's motion to quash service of process under Florida's long arm statute, finding insufficient evide