Thompson v. Hofmann

(dissenting) :

I am not in accord with the majority opinion in this case and feel compelled to dissent.

Dorothy M. Thompson, the respondent herein, instituted this action against Carol Hofmann, the appellant herein, for damages allegedly sustained by her as a result of the alienation of the affections of her husband by the appellant. It appears from the complaint that the appellant is a resident and citizen of the State of New Jersey.

The service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon the appellant under Code Section 10.2-806(1) (c), which provides as follows:

“(1) When the law of this State…