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Kelley v. Rockingham Boat Club, Inc. (Ex parte Rockingham Boat Club, Inc.)
Citation: 252 So. 3d 1077Docket: 1151345
Court: Supreme Court of Alabama; October 27, 2017; Alabama; State Supreme Court
Justice dissents, arguing that a single isolated sale of a boat, even with an agreement for minor repairs, does not establish in personam jurisdiction. Jurisdiction requires a thorough examination of the defendant's in-state activities. Rockingham Boat Club, Inc. did not specifically target or direct its commercial activities toward Alabama, thus failing to benefit from Alabama's legal protections. The dissent emphasizes that a substantial nexus with the state is necessary for jurisdiction, and one isolated sale does not meet this threshold. The dissenting opinion calls for the issuance of a writ to direct the trial court to dismiss the action.