Jutalia Recycling, Inc. v. CNA Metals Ltd.

In two issues in this interlocutory appeal involving breach of contract and fraud claims, appellants Jutalia Recycling, Inc. and Guy Cardinale challenge the trial *93court's denial of their special appearance, contending that they did not consent to jurisdiction in Texas and they lack sufficient minimum contacts such that they would reasonably anticipate being haled into a Texas court.1 Concluding that the trial court lacks jurisdiction, we reverse the order denying appellants' special appearance and render judgment dismissing appellee CNA Metals Limited's claims against appellants.

Background

CNA…