GORMAN v. AMERITRADE HOLDING CORP.

No. 01-7085.

293 F.3d 506 (2002)

David J. GORMAN, d/b/a Cashbackrealty.com, Appellant, v. AMERITRADE HOLDING CORPORATION and Freetrade.com, Inc., Appellees.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided June 14, 2002.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John M. Shoreman argued the cause and filed the briefs for appellant.

Brian D. Craig argued the cause for appellees. With him on the brief was Robert S. Brennen.

Before: HENDERSON and GARLAND, Circuit Judges, and WILLIAMS, Senior Circuit Judge.


GARLAND, Circuit Judge:

In this case, we consider whether the courts of the District of Columbia may assert general jurisdiction over a defendant that is "doing business" in the District through the medium of the Internet. We hold that they may, although we ultimately affirm dismissal of the complaint because service of process on the defendant was insufficient.

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Plaintiff David Gorman is the sole proprietor of Cashbackrealty.com, a real estate...

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