Concrete Wallsystems of Arkansas, Inc. v. Master Paint Industrial Coating Corp.

Robert J. Gladwin, Judge.

In this one-briefcase, appellant, Concrete Wallsystems of Arkansas, Inc. (Concrete), appeals from the trial court’s refusal to strike the answer of appellee, Master Paint Industrial Coating Corporation (Master Paint), and from the trial court’s dismissal of Concrete’s complaint for lack of jurisdiction over Master Paint. We reverse and remand on both points.

There is no material dispute as to the relevant facts. Concrete is an Arkansas corporation, and Master Paint is a Kansas corporation with no offices, agents, or employees in Arkansas. On or about September 2, 2003,…