Alexander v. Jones

Blackburn, Judge.

On October 26, 1991, the appellant, Alexander, was injured as a result of an automobile collision which occurred while riding as a passenger in a vehicle driven by a co-worker, Barbara Jones. She later commenced the instant complaint for damages against Jones. Jones, a non-resident, failed to respond to the complaint after service was executed under Georgia’s Non-Resident Motorist Act. Alexander moved for the entry of a default judgment and a default judgment was issued on the issue of liability.

The case proceeded to a bench trial on the issue of damages and the bench trial…