Walt Wayman wrote:
You have to sue folks where they live or where they do business.
If these folks are in Houston, then standing on the street in
front of your house and cussing them at the top of your voice will
produce the identical result as filing a civil suit anywhere in
the world but in Harris County, Texas.
The U.S. Supreme Court just let stand a ruling to the contrary,
dealing specifically with the web.
A company in Colorado publishes a web site with ratings of
assisted living providers. A company in Washington State does not
agree with its rating. The Washington company may sue in
Washington courts, the publisher must respond in Washington
courts or lose by default.
--
Joshua Putnam, Agent
Putnam Financial Services, A FARMERS Agency
Voice: 206/992-2296 Fax: 425/793-3623
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