Texas couple's lot sold by impersonator; notary's claims dismissed on jurisdiction
A Texas couple discovered that strangers had begun building on their property, which had allegedly been sold by someone posing as the owners. After construction started, the couple alerted the parties involved to the dispute. The notary argued he bore no responsibility because the notarization took place in Colorado. The Texas Fourth Court of Appeals upheld his position, finding it lacked personal jurisdiction over him. The case underscores how jurisdictional questions can complicate property transactions that span state lines.
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