Reeves v. Chem Industrial Company

The issue is whether the Oregon plaintiff can maintain a contract action in Oregon against the defendant, an Ohio corporation.

The parties contracted that plaintiff would act as defendant’s distributor in southern Oregon and northern California. Plaintiff filed a complaint alleging defendant had failed to perform its contractual obligations and asked for the return of the amounts of money plaintiff had paid defendant. Defendant’s registered agent was personally served in Ohio. Defendant moved to quash and dismiss and the trial court granted the motion. Plaintiff appeals.

The defendant urged two…