Legal Opinion

Jackson v. Nguyen

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided March 19, 1997No. A96A1669PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Beasley, Judge.

The Jacksons sued Nguyen and a co-defendant. Nguyen counterclaimed and moved to dismiss the claim because of untimely service of process. The trial court granted the motion and, pursuant to OCGA § 9-11-54 (b), directed the entry of final judgment as to the Jacksons’ claims, from which the Jacksons appeal.

Suit, instituted May 24, 1995, arises from an automobile collision between Jackson and Nguyen on May 29, 1993. Although Nguyen’s correct residential address is recited in the complaint, service was not perfected at that address until June 15, seventeen days after expiration of…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Hilton v. Maddox, Bishop, Hayton Frame & Trim Contractors, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1972
  2. Bennett v. Matt Gay Chevrolet Oldsmobile, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
  3. Deloach v. HewesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1993
  4. Brown v. BaileyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1986
  5. McNeal v. AbleCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1975

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3Cited by16 opinions

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