Pennoyer v Neff
Constitutional Limits on Personal Jurisdiction Pennoyer v. Neff U. ... 565, 5 Otto 714 Parties: 1) Neff (Plaintiff) 2.) Pennoyer (Defendant) Relationship: Pennoyer purchased title of Oregon land from Mitchell, who had secured this title through a writ of execution against this and owned by Neff. ... Federal District Court found for P, holding that the judgment in Mitchell v. Neff was void because steps taken to locate Neff and publication of the notice were inadequate. Facts: - In 1865, Mitchell sued Neff (P) for legal services that he owed. - Neff was a resident of California at the time. - Mitchell filed an affidavit in Oregon state court certifying that he took appropriate measures and could not find Neff.