CSR LTD. v. Link

in which PHILLIPS, Chief Justice, HECHT, CORNYN, ENOCH, OWEN and ABBOTT, JJ., join.

This original proceeding concerns the exercise of personal jurisdiction over a foreign corporation by Texas courts. Although mandamus does not ordinarily lie from the denial of a special appearance, exceptional circumstances may warrant this extraordinary relief. In this case, we find that mandamus is appropriate and conditionally grant the writ.

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CSR Limited is a corporation organized under the laws of New South Wales, Australia, with its principal place of business in Sydney, Australia. For a period of time…