Im Ex Trading Co. v. Raad

Kurtz, A.C.J.

Under RCW 4.28.080(10), Washington courts may assert general personal jurisdiction over a nonresident corporation “doing business within this state.” Under some circumstances, RCW 4.16.180 tolls the applicable statute of limitations during the period a defendant is absent from the state. In 1990, Im Ex Trading Company, a Washington corporation, sold fruit to La Violetera, Ltd., a Brazilian corporation, through a broker located in Brazil. In 1995, Im Ex commenced an action against La Violetera and its president alleging that they had refused to pay the remaining $64,876 due in…