Petty v. Weyerhaeuser Co.

Littlejohn, Justice:

The defendant, Weyerhaeuser Company (Weyerhaeuser), appeals from an order of the circuit judge denying its motion to (1) set aside the service of the summons and com plaint, (2) set aside an order of default taken against it, and (3) dismiss the suit against it for lack of in personam jurisdiction.

The action was commenced in February 1976 when plaintiff Petty filed a complaint against Weyerhaeuser and a co-defendant, Burris Construction Company, Inc. The allegations against Weyerhaeuser are in products liability on the theory of negligence, warranty and strict liability.…