Texas Supreme Court Finds Jurisdiction over Foreign Manufacturer
Spir Star AG v. Kumich, No. 07-0340 (Tex. Mar. 12, 2010)
By: David Coale & Matthew Sikes, K&L Gates, Dallas
The recent Texas Supreme Court case of Spir Star AG v. Kumich affirmed jurisdiction over a foreign company that had deliberately structured its Texas business to be conducted through a separate intermediary. No. 07-0340 (Tex. March 12, 2010). This case illustrates an aspect of personal jurisdiction over foreign entities that can be critical to disputes about projects involving overseas consultants or specialty contractors.
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