Steve,

I thought this was pmail.  Since it wasn't I'll also
respond to the list.

The Long-arm works great for torts in my state, but is
lagely ineffective for most contract disputes.
Quoteth BARBRI ('cause I don't have time to put more
effort into this)  "Many statutes permit
jursdiction if the cause of action arises out of the
'transaction of business' in the state.  Some states
require that the defendant or his agent have been
physically present in the state [others take a more
liberal view and don't require a physical presence in
the state]."

Any way, even if he gets a judgment from Iowa
magistrate court or from whereever, he still has to
pay a California attorney to enforce the judgment.
Unless he's going to find wait at the UPS station a
seize GEX boxes as they're shipped through the state.

I'd LOVE to see GEX return all the money they've
stolen from VW enthusiasts. You wanna sue GEX for him?

===
Ray
84 Vanagon GL (sunroof & weekender)
FreeLoveIXOYE

I use DIGEST mode, pmail me at mrnimmo@yahoo.com or mrn@farrell3.com if you need an immediate response.
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