Grable PLLC successfully defended an out-of-state business sued in Texas by proving that Texas courts lacked jurisdiction. The trial court’s decision to hear the case was reversed on appeal, and a take-nothing judgment was rendered in favor of our client.
The Legal Challenge
Challenging Improper Jurisdiction in Texas Courts
Our client, a company with no physical presence in Texas, was sued after shipping a product to a Texas resident. Despite having minimal contact with the state, the trial court initially found jurisdiction.
We appealed the ruling and argued that the court lacked personal jurisdiction under Texas and federal standards. The appellate court reversed the trial court’s decision, ruling that Texas had no authority over the business and rendering judgment in our client’s favor. This decision prevented our client from being forced into costly litigation in a foreign jurisdiction.
📄 Case Citation: Plummer v. Witty Yeti, LLC et al, No. 04-22-00075-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio, Aug. 3, 2022)