Powers v. Ancillary Estate of Brittngham-Mclean

The underlying probate suit involves the assets of a Mexican decedent, and a dispute between his surviving spouse and some of his children and grandchildren. This is an appeal from the trial courts denial of the special appearances filed by one of his daughters and some of the grandchildren. Because we conclude the trial courts exercise of personal jurisdiction over Barbara Brittingham-Sada de Powers, Guillermo Marroquin-Brittingham, Mauricio Marroquin-Brittingham, Juan Carlos Lobeira-Brittingham, Daniela Lobeira-Brittingham, and Brandon Milmo-Brittingham does not comport with traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice, we reverse the trial courts order as to those appellants and render a dismissal in their favor. We affirm the trial courts order denying the special appearances as to all other appellants.