Yanmar American Corp. v. Crean Equipment Co.

¶ 1. Defendant Crean Equipment Co. appeals from a decision of the Superior Court, Rutland Unit, Civil Division, enforcing a foreign judgment in favor of Yanmar American Corp. On appeal, Crean argues that the superior court erred when it granted summary judgment to Yanmar based on the conclusion that Crean had waived its right to challenge personal jurisdiction. Because we agree that Crean waived its personal jurisdiction defense, we affirm.

¶ 2. Crean is a heavy equipment dealer located in Pittsford, Vermont. Yanmar is the United States importer of Yanmar construction equipment, parts,…