Inselberg

Plaintiff Alfred Inselberg appeals an order granting a motion to quash service of summons for lack of jurisdiction on defendants Edgar and Rachel Inselberg, residents of Michigan, who appeared specially to contest jurisdiction over them in an action “for enticement of a child from her parent, return of overcharges in support payments,... payment of monies being withheld from plaintiff in breach of trust, agreement and fiduciary obligations and . . . legal and equitable relief to avoid unjust enrichment.” The issue is whether the trial court had jurisdiction over defendants. (Code Civ. Proc., § 418.10, subd. (a)(1).)

Complaint

In his unverified complaint Alfred alleged in his first cause of action for enticement that he is the father of Louise Lea Inselberg, born 21 August 1960, and he had custody of Louise until 20 November 1974, when his brother, defendant Edgar Inselberg, became her guardian. Louise’s mother deserted the family in 1961. Because of personal, employment, and educational pressures Alfred arranged for Edgar and his wife, defendant Rachel Inselberg, to physically care for Louise for protracted periods up to 1974. In 1971 Edgar and Rachel realized they…