Tom-Wat, Inc. v. Fink

ON PETITION TO TRANSFER

BOEHM, Justice.

We grant transfer in this case to reiterate the correct standard and process for deciding issues of personal jurisdiction.

Factual and Procedural Background

Tom-Wat, Inc., doing business as W.A. International, is a Connecticut corporation based in that state. George Fink, d/b/a GF Associates, is a sole proprietorship with its principal place of business in Cory-don, Indiana. In 1987, Fink ordered goods from Tom-Wat worth $28,947.45. When Fink failed to pay for all of the goods, Tom-Wat filed suit in Connecticut and obtained a default judgment against Fink.…