Kulko v. Superior Court of Cal., City and County of San Francisco

436 U.S. 84 (1978)

KULKO

v.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO (HORN, REAL PARTY IN INTEREST)

No. 77-293.

Supreme Court of the United States.

Argued March 29, 1978.

Decided May 15, 1978.

APPEAL FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA.

Lawrence H. Stotter argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief was Edward Schaeffer.

Suzie S. Thorn argued the cause for appellee. With her on the brief was James E. Sutherland.

The issue before us is whether, in this action for child support, the California state courts may exercise in personam jurisdiction over a…