Basf Corp. v. Jafbros, Inc.

OPINION

Barrett Paint Supply sold respondent Jafbros, Inc. a paint mixing system. Jafbros made the down payment and failed to pay the remaining balance. Barrett then filed a complaint against Jafbros for money allegedly owed.

Jafbros filed its answer, counterclaim and cross-claim against third-party defendants Glasurit and Glasurit/Limco. Appellant Basf Corporation, Inmont Division, used Glasurit as a trade name. Subsequently, Jafbros filed an amended third-party cross-claim against Basf. Since Basf, a foreign corporation, had no agent, cashier or secretary within Nevada, Jafbros served the…