Tandy Computer Leasing v. Milam
Indiana Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the Court
SHIELDS, Presiding Judge.
Tandy Computer Leasing (Tandy), a division of Tandy Electronics Inc., appeals the adverse judgment on its complaint to enforce a default judgment it obtained in Texas against J.L. Milam, a/k/a John L. Milam d/b/a All City Plumbing (John).
We affirm in part and reverse in part.
ISSUES
1. Whether a court may exercise personal jurisdiction pursuant to a contractual provision.
2. Whether Texas has personal jurisdiction absent the contract clause.
8. Whether the trial court erred in not awarding attorney's fees.
FACTS
All City Plumbing is a sole proprietorship owned by Lily B.…
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