Jason R. Searcy, as Trustee of the Exempt Assets Trust, Petitioner v. Parex Resources, Inc., Respondent; Jason R…

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that specific personal jurisdiction exists over Parex Canada because its purposeful negotiations and communications in Texas satisfy the minimum contacts test, but affirmed the lower court's denial of jurisdiction over Parex Bermuda and upheld the special appearances of Ramshorn and Parex Bermuda. Justice Guzman concurred in part and dissented in part, disagreeing with the majority’s finding on Parex Canada.