Shapiro v. Pavlikowski

OPINION

This original proceeding in prohibition challenges respondent district court’s order denying petitioner’s motion to quash service of a summons and complaint, filed by respondent Coin-O-Matic and naming petitioner a party defendant. Petitioner, a resident of Arizona, contends that the district court lacks jurisdiction over his person. We agree.

The complaint below alleges that petitioner is indebted to respondent Coin-O-Matic in the sum of $69,084.91, for goods sold and delivered. Petitioner was served with process at his home in Arizona. He moved to quash service of process, arguing…