Forum
U.S. Supreme Court
Case Status
Decided
Docket Number
Term
Cert. Denied
Lower Court Opinion
Questions Presented
Whether the Due Process Clause permits a court with specific personal jurisdiction over a defendant to exercise in rem jurisdiction over the defendant’s out-of-territory property.
Case Updates
Cert. petition denied
January 12, 2026
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging Supreme Court to grant certiorari and reverse South Carolina Supreme Court’s holding that personal jurisdiction confers in rem jurisdiction over an out-of-state company’s out-of-state property
September 22, 2025
Peter B. Rutledge and Hillary K. Lukacs of Morris Manning and Martin, LLP served as outside counsel.
Case Documents
- Lower Court Opinion -- Welch v. Atlas Turner (S.C. Sup. Ct.)
- U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- Atlas Turner, Inc. v. Welch (U.S. Supreme Court)