Collins v. Mize

REAVLEY, Justice.

The court of civil appeals held that plaintiff failed to sustain jurisdiction under the Texas “long-arm” statute, Article 2031b, Vernon’s Civil Statutes. 436 S.W. 2d 938. We disagree and uphold personal jurisdiction over the non-resident defendants.

M. D. Collins and wife brought suit for a real estate commission against James Masten, his wife Sylvia Masten, R. V. Mize, Chisholm Center, Inc., and another. The Mastens objected to the jurisdiction of the court by special appearance under Rule 120a, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and this plea by the Mastens was sustained by the…