State Ex Rel. Ware v. Hieber

The issue is whether the Oregon court can acquire jurisdiction over the Wares, plaintiffs-relators, under Oregon’s “long-arm” statute.

Black Diamond Enterprises, Inc., filed an action on a guaranty agreement against the Wares. Personal service was made on the Wares in California. The Wares made a special appearance before the circuit court and moved to quash service upon the ground that the court had no personal jurisdiction over them. The circuit court denied the motion.

Pursuant to the usual practice, the Wares filed a petition for writ of mandamus in this court and ask that we direct the…