Omega Leasing Corp. v. Movie Gallery, Inc.

Omega Leasing Corporation ("Omega") appeals from the Jefferson Circuit Court's refusal to domesticate a default judgment in Omega's favor obtained in a Virginia trial court — and upheld by the Virginia Supreme Court — against Movie Gallery, Inc. ("Movie Gallery"). The Jefferson Circuit Court held that the issue of personal jurisdiction was not "fully and fairly litigated" in Virginia. We disagree, and we reverse and remand.

I. Principles of Law and Standard of Review

Article IV, § 1, of the Constitution of the United States requires that "[f]ull faith and credit shall be given in each state to…