Jeffrey v. Rapid American Corp.

i

The issue in this case 1 is whether a Michigan court can exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident corporation because of the imputation of a predecessor corporation’s contacts with the state. We hold that it can when the exercise of jurisdiction is both fair and reasonable. The exercise of limited personal jurisdiction over this defendant is properly exercised pursuant to MCL 600.715; MSA 27A.715 and comports with traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.

ii

The facts are largely undisputed although somewhat complex. The plaintiff claims he suffers from personal…