Larsen v. Scholl

REYNOLDSON, Chief Justice.

In this Iowa paternity action we must decide whether the due process clause of the United States Constitution permits in personam jurisdiction over defendant, a nonresident putative father alleged to have had sexual intercourse with plaintiff, an Iowa resident, “at various places within the State of Iowa at various times during the period from October 1, 1977, to November 30, 1977, as a result of which the Plaintiff became pregnant.” Trial court sustained defendant’s special appearance, which alleged defendant had not had “the necessary minimum contact with the State…