Legal Opinion

Diamond Group, Inc. v. Selective Distribution International, Inc.

Massachusetts Appeals Court

Decided November 25, 2013No. 12-P-864PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSikora, J.

This appeal presents a question of the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts courts over a business corporation located exclusively in New York State. The plaintiff, Diamond Group, Inc. (Diamond), is a wholesale distributor of perfume products; its sole business location lies in Newton, Massachusetts. The *546defendant, Selective Distribution International, Inc. (Selective), is a distributor of fragrances, cosmetics, and beauty aids and accessories to retailers; its sole location lies in Jericho (Long Island), New York. Diamond brought suit against Selective in Superior Court for nonpayment for goods…

2Cases cited24 opinions

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