Heard v. Hart

Blackburn, Presiding Judge.

Lavon Marcellus Heard appeals the dismissal of his personal injury action against Sharman D. Hart, contending that the trial court erred by finding that he had not diligently served Hart. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

Heard and Hart were involved in a two-car collision on May 8, 1993. On March 31, 1995, Heard, through his original counsel, filed suit against Hart to recover for personal injuries and property loss caused by Hart’s negligence. Hart was served on April 3, 1995. On May 8, 1995, the two-year statute of limitation on Heard’s claims expired.…