Legal Opinion

Sabek, Inc. v. Engelhard Corp.

California Court of Appeal

Decided July 28, 1998No. H016704PublishedCited by 21 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

ELIA, J.

After the third order quashing service of summons on respondent Engelhard Corporation (Engelhard), appellant Sabek, Inc., filed this appeal, contending it is entitled to prove the court’s personal jurisdiction over Engelhard. Sabek also challenges the court’s order imposing sanctions for Sabek’s disregard of the previous orders finding no minimum contacts between Engelhard and the State of California. We hold that the issue of personal jurisdiction was precluded by direct estoppel, and therefore affirm the order.

Background

Sabek owns a parcel of commercial property at 340…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. International Shoe Co. v. WashingtonSupreme Court of the United States · 1945
  2. Parklane Hosiery Co. v. ShoreSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  3. Lucido v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1990
  4. Gikas v. ZolinCalifornia Supreme Court · 1993
  5. Clark v. LesherCalifornia Supreme Court · 1956

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