Kadota v. Hosogai

OPINION

HAIRE, Presiding Judge.

The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court had personal jurisdiction over the appellant, Hiroshi Kadota, a resident of Japan. The appellant argues that appellee’s various attempts to serve process on him were insufficient and that he did not waive the right to challenge the court’s assertion of personal jurisdiction over him.

This action is based upon an automobile accident that occurred in Arizona. As a result of the accident, appellee’s husband, who was a passenger in the automobile driven by Mr. Kadota, died and appellant Kadota suffered severe brain…