Terrell v. Porter

Benham, Judge.

Appellant Terrell filed suit against appellee Porter on July 22, 1987, seeking damages for injuries sustained in a vehicular collision on August 30, 1985. Appellee filed a timely answer in which he asserted as defenses insufficient service and lack of personal jurisdiction. In February 1988, appellee, citing supporting affidavits, moved to dismiss the complaint, which motion the trial court granted on the ground that appellee was not properly served with process. This appeal followed.

The deputy sheriff’s return of service reflects that he served appellee personally on July 22,…