Mayfield v. Dean Witter Financial Services, Inc.

ABOUSSIE, Justice.

Appellant Bette J. Mayfield, through a petition for writ of error, appeals from a default judgment rendered in favor of appellee, Dean Witter Financial Services, Inc. (“Dean Witter”). The default judgment was rendered in the State of New York but filed and domesticated in the district court of Travis County. At issue is the validity of Mayfield’s service of process. We will affirm.

PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

In 1985, Mayfield executed four contracts with Dean Witter in connection with her purchase of interests in two limited partnerships. Mayfield consented to the jurisdiction and…