State Ex Rel. Western Seed Production Corp. v. Campbell

This is an original mandamus proceeding to review the trial court’s refusal to quash service of summons upon Western Seed Production Corp., an Arizona corporation. The validity of the challenged • “long-arm” service, under ORS 14.035,① depends upon whether the originating complaint alleges the “commission of a *265tortious act within.this state.”. OES 14.035(1)(b). There is no allegation of facts that constitute “the transaction of any business within this state.” ORS 14.035(1) (a).

In'this opinion, we will refer to the parties as they are designated in the pending damage action. The complaint…