Legal Opinion

Smith v. O'BYRNE

Court of Appeals of Oregon

Decided May 13, 1992No. 9012-07674; CA A70036PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtDe Muniz, J.

Plaintiff brought this creditor’s action to satisfy a judgment that he obtained against O’Byrne in 1987. He appeals a judgment dismissing his claim on the ground that an Oregon court could not exercise jurisdiction over O’Byrne, a California resident. We reverse and remand.

In determining whether O’Byrne is subject to the jurisdiction of an Oregon court, we look to the allegations of plaintiffs complaint and O’Byrne’s affidavit. State ex rel Advanced Dictating v. Dale, 269 Or 242, 246, 524 P2d 1404 (1974).

O’Byrne had provided legal services as an attorney for the Duvals. As part of their fee…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. International Shoe Co. v. WashingtonSupreme Court of the United States · 1945
  2. Burger King Corp. v. RudzewiczSupreme Court of the United States · 1985
  3. Helicopteros Nacionales De Colombia, S. A. v. HallSupreme Court of the United States · 1984
  4. Shaffer v. HeitnerSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
  5. Pierce v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1921

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Management Recruiters of Portland, Inc. v. Harold Moore & Associates, Inc.Court of Appeals of Oregon · 1993
  2. White v. Mac Air Corp.Court of Appeals of Oregon · 1997
  3. Biggs v. Robert Thomas, O.D., Inc.Court of Appeals of Oregon · 1995
  4. Robinson v. Harley-Davidson Motor Co.Court of Appeals of Oregon · 2012
  5. White v. Mac Air Corp.Court of Appeals of Oregon · 1996

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