Southern Idaho Pipe & Steel Co. v. Cal-Cut Pipe & Supply, Inc.

DONALDSON, Justice.

This case involves a contract action under the Uniform Commercial Code. Appellant Cal-Cut Pipe & Supply, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Cal-Cut) is a California based corporation dealing in used steel pipe. It has operated in the State of Idaho for a number of years. It is undisputed that respondent Southern Idaho Pipe & Steel Co. has dealt with Cal-Cut for the last ten years. Cal-Cut does not maintain sales offices or agents in the state, however. Its method of operation is to advertise in Idaho by mail or telephone. Deliveries are made in California as are the contracts…