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National Distribution Services, Inc. (NDS) appealed the denial of its special appearance, arguing that the trial court lacked personal jurisdiction and that NDS had not waived its right to contest jurisdiction. The appellate court found that NDS waived its special appearance by violating the due-order-of-hearing requirement of Rule 120a. NDS had filed motions to compel discovery and a motion for continuance, both relating to the merits of the case, and obtained rulings on them before its special appearance was heard. These actions were deemed inconsistent with NDS's challenge to the court's jurisdiction. Consequently, the appellate court affirmed the trial court's order denying NDS's special appearance.
Nationwide Distribution Services, Inc. v. Robert Jones and Poly Trucking, Inc. is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Texas. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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National Distribution Services, Inc. (NDS) appealed the denial of its special appearance, arguing that the trial court lacked personal jurisdiction and that NDS had not waived its right to contest jurisdiction. The appellate court found that NDS waived its special appearance by violating the due-order-of-hearing requirement of Rule 120a. NDS had filed motions to compel discovery and a motion for continuance, both relating to the merits of the case, and obtained rulings on them before its special appearance was heard. These actions were deemed inconsistent with NDS's challenge to the court's jurisdiction. Consequently, the appellate court affirmed the trial court's order denying NDS's special appearance.
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