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International Harvester Co. of America v. Commonwealth of Kentucky

234 U.S. 579 (1914)

JurisdictionUnited States

CourtSupreme Court of the United States

Year1914

StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

A foreign corporation is amenable to service of process and personal jurisdiction in a State when it is carrying on business there through agents continuously soliciting and transacting business within the State.

Area of Law

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