Legal Opinion
Now Foods Corp. v. Madison Equipment Co.
Court of Appeals of Minnesota
Decided July 16, 1986No. C2-85-2044PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
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FOLEY, Judge.
This appeal is from denial of a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. Appellant Madison Equipment Company, Inc. argues that any exercise of personal jurisdiction over it would violate the due process clause. Respondent Now Foods, Inc. contends that the trial court’s assertion of jurisdiction does not violate fairness or substantial justice. Because sufficient minimum contacts do not exist between Madison and Minnesota, we reverse with directions to dismiss the complaint.
FACTS
Madison is engaged in the business of purchasing and selling used food packaging and…
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