Spellman v. Boland

McLEESE, Associate Judge:'

Appellant James David Spellman filed a petition in Superior Court seeking a declaration affirming the existence of a common-law marriage between Mr. Spellman and his late partner, Michael Joseph Kelly. Mr. Spellman appeals from the trial court’s order dismissing the petition for lack of personal jurisdiction over appellee Joseph Boland, in his capacity as personal representative of Mr. Kelly’s estate. We conclude that the Superior Court has personal jurisdiction over Mr. Boland. We therefore reverse and remand for further proceedings.

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Although there are factual…