Legal Opinion

Simmons Oil Corp. v. Holly Corp.

Montana Supreme Court

Decided July 19, 1990No. 89-447PublishedCited by 35 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hunt

Plaintiffs Simmons Oil Corporation and Simmons Refining Corporation appeal from an order of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County, dismissing their complaint against defendants Holly Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., for lack of personal jurisdiction. We reverse.

The following issues are raised on appeal:

1. Whether sufficient minimum contacts exist with the state of Montana to subject defendant Wells Fargo to personal jurisdiction.

2. Whether sufficient minimum contacts exist with the state of Montana to subject defendant Holly to personal jurisdiction.

Plaintiff Simmons Oil…

2Cases cited12 opinions

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  2. Gates Learjet Corp. v. JensenCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1984
  3. Farmers Insurance Exchange v. The Portage La Prairie Mutual Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1990
  4. Murray Brand, Sydell Brand, Biarritz Motors, Inc. v. Menlove Dodge, Los Angeles Dealer Auto Auction, Menlove DodgeCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1986
  5. Simmons v. StateMontana Supreme Court · 1983

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