NFD, INC. v. Stratford Leasing Co.

OPINION

SHORT, Judge.

Appellant Stratford Leasing Company appeals from the trial court’s order deny ing its motion to dismiss respondent’s claim for lack of personal jurisdiction. We granted discretionary review and find no personal jurisdiction over appellant in this state. We reverse.

FACTS

Appellant Stratford Leasing Company (Stratford) is an Illinois corporation with its principal place of business in Northbrook, Illinois. Respondent NFD, Inc. (NFD), is an Ohio corporation with its principal place of business in Braham, Minnesota. NFD is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment. United…