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minimum contacts requirement in Ohio

42 Ohio opinions name it 3 courts 1982–2026 7 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Information Leasing Corp. v. Kinggreen
ohioctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2022
2 sentences

2022Columbiana No. 04 CO 41 , 2005-Ohio-2786, ¶ 17 ("A forum selection clause acts as a waiver of the minimum contacts test used to determine personal jurisdiction"); Information Leasing Corp. v. King, 155 Ohio App.3d 201 , 2003-Ohio-5672, ¶ 26 (1st Dist.) ("Since the forum-selection clause was valid, there is no need for us to conduct a minimum-contacts analysis, as the parties have waived the due-process requirements of personal jurisdiction"). {¶17} In the present case, the pleadings and documentary evidence demonstrate Deltex was subject to the forum selection clause in the Customer Applicatio

2022Columbiana No. 04 CO 41 , 2005-Ohio-2786, ¶ 17 ("A forum selection clause acts as a waiver of the minimum contacts test used to determine personal jurisdiction"); Information Leasing Corp. v. King, 155 Ohio App.3d 201 , 2003-Ohio-5672, ¶ 26 (1st Dist.) ("Since the forum-selection clause was valid, there is no need for us to conduct a minimum-contacts analysis, as the parties have waived the due-process requirements of personal jurisdiction"). {¶17} In the present case, the pleadings and documentary evidence demonstrate Deltex was subject to the forum selection clause in the Customer Applicatio

22
Summitville Tiles v. K-Tel Corp., Unpublished Decision (6-3-2005)green
ohioctapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2022
2 sentences

2022Columbiana No. 04 CO 41 , 2005-Ohio-2786, ¶ 17 ("A forum selection clause acts as a waiver of the minimum contacts test used to determine personal jurisdiction"); Information Leasing Corp. v. King, 155 Ohio App.3d 201 , 2003-Ohio-5672, ¶ 26 (1st Dist.) ("Since the forum-selection clause was valid, there is no need for us to conduct a minimum-contacts analysis, as the parties have waived the due-process requirements of personal jurisdiction"). {¶17} In the present case, the pleadings and documentary evidence demonstrate Deltex was subject to the forum selection clause in the Customer Applicatio

2022Columbiana No. 04 CO 41 , 2005-Ohio-2786, ¶ 17 ("A forum selection clause acts as a waiver of the minimum contacts test used to determine personal jurisdiction"); Information Leasing Corp. v. King, 155 Ohio App.3d 201 , 2003-Ohio-5672, ¶ 26 (1st Dist.) ("Since the forum-selection clause was valid, there is no need for us to conduct a minimum-contacts analysis, as the parties have waived the due-process requirements of personal jurisdiction"). {¶17} In the present case, the pleadings and documentary evidence demonstrate Deltex was subject to the forum selection clause in the Customer Applicatio

22
International Shoe Co. v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1945 · cited in 8 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1982–2018
2 sentences

2018Shoe Co. v. Washington , 326 U.S. 310 , 316, 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 (1945).

2014In support appellees cite International Shoe and Burger King for the proposition that the criteria underlying the minimum contacts analysis cannot be “simply mechanical or quantitative,” but rather, whether due process is satisfied depends upon “the quality and nature of the activity.” International Shoe, 326 U.S. at 319 .

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Fraiberg v. Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleasgreen
ohio · 1996 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2013
2 sentences

2013Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Div., 76 Ohio St.3d 374, 377-78 (1996). {¶13} Faraschuk has not argued that the provisions of Civ.R. 4.3(A)(8) apply in this matter.

2005Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Div. (1996), 76 Ohio St.3d 374 , 377-378 .

12
State ex rel. Hero Homes JV2, L.L.C. v. Scottgreen
· 2025 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Hero Homes JV2, LLC v. Scott, 2025-Ohio-3153, ¶ 18 (8th Dist.); Garg v. Scott, 2024-Ohio-1595, ¶ 26 (8th Dist.); see also Jc Sanders v. Summit Cty.

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Garg v. Scottgreen
ohioctapp · 2024 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Hero Homes JV2, LLC v. Scott, 2025-Ohio-3153, ¶ 18 (8th Dist.); Garg v. Scott, 2024-Ohio-1595, ¶ 26 (8th Dist.); see also Jc Sanders v. Summit Cty.

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North Carolina Dept. of Revenue v. Kimberley Rice Kaestner 1992 Family Trustgreen
scotus · 2019 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Kaestner, 588 U.S. at 269, citing Internatl.

2024Kaestner, 588 U.S. at ___, 139 S.Ct. at 2220, citing Internatl.

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Nationwide Life Insurance v. Hampton Supply, Inc.green
ohsd · 1993 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Co. v. Hampton Supply, Inc., 829 F.Supp. 915, 917-918 (S.D.Ohio 1993); see also Ecigrusa LLC v. Silver State Trading LLC, N.D.Tex.

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Schwarzenegger v. Martin Motor Companygreen
ca9 · 2004 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Schwarzenegger v. Fred Martin Motor Co., 374 F.3d 797, 802 (9th Cir.2004).1 {¶ 22} This court finds no obvious legal error in the magistrate's minimum contacts analysis.

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Compuserve, Incorporated v. Richard S. Patterson, Individually, and Flashpoint Developmentgreen
ca6 · 1996 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014In support, appellant cites CompuServ, Inc. v. Patterson for the proposition that “[i]f a defendant’s contacts with the forum state are related to the operative facts of the controversy, then the action will be deemed to have arisen from those contacts.” 89 F.3d 1257, 1267 (6th Cir.1996). {¶65} Lastly, appellant contends that the third and final prong of the minimum contacts test is also satisfied here.

2014In support, appellant cites CompuServ, Inc. v. Patterson for the proposition that “[i]f a defendant’s contacts with the forum state are related to the operative facts of the controversy, then the action will be deemed to have arisen from those contacts.” 89 F.3d 1257, 1267 (6th Cir.1996). {¶65} Lastly, appellant contends that the third and final prong of the minimum contacts test is also satisfied here.

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Darrell J. Bird v. Marshall Parsons, Stephen Vincent, George Decarlo, Dotster, Inc., and afternic.com, Inc.green
ca6 · 2002 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Goldschmidt, at 632, citing Bird v. Parsons, 289 F.3d 865, 875 (6th Cir.2002).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (21)

CaseCitedYears
Hanson v. Denckla green
scotus · 1958
2 sentences

2025The minimum-contacts requirement is met when a nonresident defendant “purposefully avails [himself] of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum State.” Hanson, 357 U.S. at 253, 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 .

2025The minimum-contacts requirement is met when a nonresident defendant “purposefully avails [himself] of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum State.” Hanson, 357 U.S. at 253, 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 .

52010–2025
Kennecorp Mortgage Brokers, Inc. v. Country Club Convalescent Hospital, Inc. green
ohio · 1993
2 sentences

2014Brokers, Inc. v. Country Club Convalescent Hosp., Inc., 66 Ohio St.3d 173, 175 , 610 N.E.2d 987 (1993), it reasoned that “a minimum contacts analysis * * * is not appropriate in determining the validity of Forum Selection clauses in commercial contracts.” It adduced that we had remanded the case for it to decide only the motion to vacate, implying that this did not include a 23. personal jurisdiction analysis, and that the record before it was insufficient to make such a determination. {¶ 52} In Kennecorp, commercial parties entered into a multi-million dollar financing arrangement.

2014Brokers, Inc. v. Country Club Convalescent Hosp., Inc., 66 Ohio St.3d 173, 175 , 610 N.E.2d 987 (1993), it reasoned that “a minimum contacts analysis * * * is not appropriate in determining the validity of Forum Selection clauses in commercial contracts.” It adduced that we had remanded the case for it to decide only the motion to vacate, implying that this did not include a 23. personal jurisdiction analysis, and that the record before it was insufficient to make such a determination. {¶ 52} In Kennecorp, commercial parties entered into a multi-million dollar financing arrangement.

52003–2014
State ex rel. Suburban Construction Co. v. Skok green
ohio · 1999
2 sentences

2011If contested allegations of defective service of process are not premised upon a complete failure to comply with the minimum-contacts requirement of constitutional due process, prohibition does not lie.” 85 Ohio St.3d at 646 .

1999If contested allegations of defective service of process are not premised upon a complete failure to comply with the minimum-contacts requirement of constitutional due process, prohibition will not lie. * * * The foregoing conclusions are consistent with our precedent that issuance of a writ of prohibition based on the alleged lack of personal jurisdiction is, even more than a claimed lack of subject-matter jurisdiction, an `extremely rare occurrence.' * * * In those extremely rare cases where we issued the writ, the lack of personal jurisdiction was `premised on a complete failure to comply w

41999–2011
Shaffer v. Heitner green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

2001The United States Supreme Court has applied the minimum contacts requirement to state courts by stating that "all assertions of state-court jurisdiction must be evaluated according to the standards set forth in International Shoe and its progeny." Shaffer v. Heitner (1977), 433 U.S. 186 , 212 , 91 S.Ct. 2569 , 2584 . "`Minimum contacts' has been defined as conduct which requires a substantial connection to the forum state, creates continuing obligations between a defendant and a resident of the forum, or conducting significant activities within a state." Hercules Tire Rubber Co. v. Murphy (199

2001The United States Supreme Court has applied the minimum contacts requirement to state courts by stating that "all assertions of state-court jurisdiction must be evaluated according to the standards set forth in International Shoe and its progeny." Shaffer v. Heitner (1977), 433 U.S. 186 , 212 , 91 S.Ct. 2569 , 2584 . "`Minimum contacts' has been defined as conduct which creates a substantial connection to the forum state, creates continuing obligations between a defendant and a resident of the forum, or conducting significant activities within a state." Hercules Tire Rubber Co. v. Murphy (1999

32001–2022
Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2002"So long as it creates a `substantial connection' with the forum, even a single act can support jurisdiction." Id. at 230, n. 12, quoting Burger King , 471 U.S. at 475 n. 18.

1994Burger King Corp., supra, 471 U.S. at 477 , 105 S.Ct. at 2184 , 85 L.Ed.2d at 543 .

31994–2002
Kulko v. Superior Court of Cal., City and County of San Francisco green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

2001Kulko v. California Superior Court (1978), 436 U.S. 84 , 92 , 98 S.Ct. 1690 , 1996 .

2001Kulko v. California Superior Court (1978), 436 U.S. 84 , 92 , 98 S.Ct. 1690 , 1996 .

21990–2001
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. v. Murphy green
ohioctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2001The United States Supreme Court has applied the minimum contacts requirement to state courts by stating that "all assertions of state-court jurisdiction must be evaluated according to the standards set forth in International Shoe and its progeny." Shaffer v. Heitner (1977), 433 U.S. 186 , 212 , 91 S.Ct. 2569 , 2584 . "`Minimum contacts' has been defined as conduct which requires a substantial connection to the forum state, creates continuing obligations between a defendant and a resident of the forum, or conducting significant activities within a state." Hercules Tire Rubber Co. v. Murphy (199

2001The United States Supreme Court has applied the minimum contacts requirement to state courts by stating that "all assertions of state-court jurisdiction must be evaluated according to the standards set forth in International Shoe and its progeny." Shaffer v. Heitner (1977), 433 U.S. 186 , 212 , 91 S.Ct. 2569 , 2584 . "`Minimum contacts' has been defined as conduct which creates a substantial connection to the forum state, creates continuing obligations between a defendant and a resident of the forum, or conducting significant activities within a state." Hercules Tire Rubber Co. v. Murphy (1999

22001–2001
In Re the Marriage of Brown green
kan · 1990
2 sentences

1996Id.

1996Id. {¶ 16} The evidence before the trial court established that the parties were born and raised in Ohio, married in Ohio, and raised their children in Ohio.

21996–1996
Lundeen v. Turner (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2021
1 sentence

2025“When a prohibition claim is predicated on defective service, ‘if contested allegations of defective service of process are not premised upon a complete failure to comply with the minimum-contacts requirement of constitutional due process, prohibition does not lie.”’ Lundeen v. Turner, 2021-Ohio-1533, ¶ 17 , quoting State ex rel.

12025–2025
Kauffman Racing Equipment, L.L.C. v. Roberts green
ohio · 2010
1 sentence

2025Kauffman Racing Equip., L.L.C., 2010-Ohio-2551 at ¶ 45 .

12025–2025
Kentucky Oaks Mall Co. v. Mitchell's Formal Wear, Inc. green
ohio · 1990
2 sentences

2022Kentucky Oaks Mall Co. v. Mitchell’s Formal Wear, 53 Ohio St.3d 73 , 75, 559 N.E.2d 477 (1990).

2022Kentucky Oaks Mall Co. v. Mitchell’s Formal Wear, 53 Ohio St.3d 73 , 75, 559 N.E.2d 477 (1990).

12022–2022
Fraley v. Estate of Oeding green
ohio · 2014
2 sentences

2022“To satisfy the minimum-contacts requirement, ‘it is essential in each case that there be some act by which the defendant purposefully avails itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum State, thus invoking the benefits and protections of its laws.’” Fraley v. Estate of Oeding, 138 Ohio St.3d 250 , 2014- Ohio-452, 6 N.E.3d 9, ¶ 31 , quoting Hanson v. Denckla, 357 U.S. 235, 253 , 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 (1958).

2022“To satisfy the minimum-contacts requirement, ‘it is essential in each case that there be some act by which the defendant purposefully avails itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum State, thus invoking the benefits and protections of its laws.’” Fraley v. Estate of Oeding, 138 Ohio St.3d 250 , 2014- Ohio-452, 6 N.E.3d 9, ¶ 31 , quoting Hanson v. Denckla, 357 U.S. 235, 253 , 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 (1958).

12022–2022
Ricker v. fraza/forklifts of Detroit green
ohioctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2019With regard to purposeful availment, the first requirement of the minimum contacts test, I respectfully disagree from the majority opinion’s finding that Blue Marble’s contractual relationship and email and telephone communications connect it to Ohio.3 I would find that the parties’ course of dealings I would also find the majority’s reliance on Ricker, 160 Ohio App.3d 634 , 3 2005-Ohio-1945 , 8285 N.E.2d 205 , factually distinguishable.

2019With regard to purposeful availment, the first requirement of the minimum contacts test, I respectfully disagree from the majority opinion’s finding that Blue Marble’s contractual relationship and email and telephone communications connect it to Ohio.3 I would find that the parties’ course of dealings I would also find the majority’s reliance on Ricker, 160 Ohio App.3d 634 , 3 2005-Ohio-1945 , 8285 N.E.2d 205 , factually distinguishable.

12019–2019
Starr v. George green
alaska · 2008
1 sentence

2018Id. {¶ 92} Whether a tribal court has personal jurisdiction over a party is analyzed using the minimum contacts standard set forth in Internatl.

12018–2018
State ex rel. Carpenter v. Jones green
ohio · 1994
2 sentences

2014Partnership v. Mr. K’s Foods, Inc., 68 Ohio St.3d 181, 186 , 624 N.E.2d 1048 (1994), citing World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson, 444 U.S. 286, 292 , 100 S.Ct. 559 , 62 L.Ed.2d 490 (1980). {¶ 31} To satisfy the minimum-contacts requirement, “it is essential in each case that there be some act by which the defendant purposefully avails itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum State, thus invoking the benefits and protections of its laws.” Hanson v. Denckla, 357 U.S. 235, 253 , 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 (1958).

2014Partnership v. Mr. K’s Foods, Inc., 68 Ohio St.3d 181, 186 , 624 N.E.2d 1048 (1994), citing World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson, 444 U.S. 286, 292 , 100 S.Ct. 559 , 62 L.Ed.2d 490 (1980). {¶ 31} To satisfy the minimum-contacts requirement, “it is essential in each case that there be some act by which the defendant purposefully avails itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum State, thus invoking the benefits and protections of its laws.” Hanson v. Denckla, 357 U.S. 235, 253 , 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 (1958).

12014–2014
U.S. Sprint Communications Co. Ltd. Partnership v. Mr. K's Foods, Inc. green
ohio · 1994
2 sentences

2014Partnership v. Mr. K’s Foods, Inc., 68 Ohio St.3d 181, 186 , 624 N.E.2d 1048 (1994), citing World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson, 444 U.S. 286, 292 , 100 S.Ct. 559 , 62 L.Ed.2d 490 (1980). {¶ 31} To satisfy the minimum-contacts requirement, “it is essential in each case that there be some act by which the defendant purposefully avails itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum State, thus invoking the benefits and protections of its laws.” Hanson v. Denckla, 357 U.S. 235, 253 , 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 (1958).

2014Partnership v. Mr. K’s Foods, Inc., 68 Ohio St.3d 181, 186 , 624 N.E.2d 1048 (1994), citing World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson, 444 U.S. 286, 292 , 100 S.Ct. 559 , 62 L.Ed.2d 490 (1980). {¶ 31} To satisfy the minimum-contacts requirement, “it is essential in each case that there be some act by which the defendant purposefully avails itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum State, thus invoking the benefits and protections of its laws.” Hanson v. Denckla, 357 U.S. 235, 253 , 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 (1958).

12014–2014
World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2014Partnership v. Mr. K’s Foods, Inc., 68 Ohio St.3d 181, 186 , 624 N.E.2d 1048 (1994), citing World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson, 444 U.S. 286, 292 , 100 S.Ct. 559 , 62 L.Ed.2d 490 (1980). {¶ 31} To satisfy the minimum-contacts requirement, “it is essential in each case that there be some act by which the defendant purposefully avails itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum State, thus invoking the benefits and protections of its laws.” Hanson v. Denckla, 357 U.S. 235, 253 , 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 (1958).

2014Partnership v. Mr. K’s Foods, Inc., 68 Ohio St.3d 181, 186 , 624 N.E.2d 1048 (1994), citing World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson, 444 U.S. 286, 292 , 100 S.Ct. 559 , 62 L.Ed.2d 490 (1980). {¶ 31} To satisfy the minimum-contacts requirement, “it is essential in each case that there be some act by which the defendant purposefully avails itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum State, thus invoking the benefits and protections of its laws.” Hanson v. Denckla, 357 U.S. 235, 253 , 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 (1958).

12014–2014
Republic of Argentina v. Weltover, Inc. green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2011The only case cited by her in furtherance of the argument that a minimum contacts analysis applies to her as a plaintiff is Republic of Argentina v. Weltover, Inc. (1992), 504 U.S. 607 , 112 S.Ct. 2160 , 119 L.Ed.2d 394 .

2011The only case cited by her in furtherance of the argument that a minimum contacts analysis applies to her as a plaintiff is Republic of Argentina v. Weltover, Inc. (1992), 504 U.S. 607 , 112 S.Ct. 2160 , 119 L.Ed.2d 394 .

12011–2011
Zippo Manufacturing Co. v. Zippo Dot Com, Inc. green
pawd · 1997
2 sentences

2001Zippo, supra, at 1122-1123 . {¶26} “The ‘Constitutional touchstone’ of the minimum contacts analysis is embodied in the first prong, ‘whether the defendant purposely established’ contacts with the forum state. * * * Defendants who ‘reach out beyond one state and create continuing relationships and obligations with the citizens of another state are subject to regulation and sanctions in the other State for consequences of their actions.’ * * * ‘The foreseeability that is critical to the due process analysis is * * * that the defendant’s conduct and connection with the forum State are such that

2001Zippo, supra, at 1122-1123 . {¶26} “The ‘Constitutional touchstone’ of the minimum contacts analysis is embodied in the first prong, ‘whether the defendant purposely established’ contacts with the forum state. * * * Defendants who ‘reach out beyond one state and create continuing relationships and obligations with the citizens of another state are subject to regulation and sanctions in the other State for consequences of their actions.’ * * * ‘The foreseeability that is critical to the due process analysis is * * * that the defendant’s conduct and connection with the forum State are such that

12001–2001
Helicopteros Nacionales De Colombia, S. A. v. Hall green
scotus · 1984
11999–1999
Pennoyer v. Neff red
· 1878
11982–1982

Where else courts name it

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