Sklar

Plaintiff appeals from an order granting motion to quash service of summons in Bermuda upon defendant Princess Properties International, Ltd., in a personal injury action.

Facts

Plaintiff sued Princess Properties International, Ltd., to recover damages for personal injuries allegedly sustained by plaintiff when she slipped and fell on the premises of the Hamilton Princess Hotel in Hamilton, Bermuda, owned by defendant.

Defendant, a Bermuda corporation, was personally served with process in Bermuda. Defendant appeared specially and moved to quash service of summons on the ground that the court lacked personal jurisdiction over defendant. (Code Civ. Proc., § 418.10.) In support of the motion defendant submitted the affidavit of its corporate secretary who stated: Defendant owns no land or other property, has no employees, and does not operate in any manner, in California or any other state in the United States; while the Hamilton Princess Hotel may be advertised or promoted in California, such advertising is conducted by entities other than defendant for their own business advantage; no such advertising or promotion is conducted by defendant.

In opposition to the motion…