Southeastern Greyhound Lines v. Myers

Opinion op the Court by

Yan Sant, Commissioner,

—Reversing.

The question involved on this appeal is whether service can be had under Section 12-1, Kentucky Statutes, on a non-resident for an action instituted against him for contribution to the payment of a judgment obtained against plaintiff for damages resulting from the joint and concurrent negligence of .the parties, as is authorized by Section 484a, Kentucky Statutes.

Section 12-1 of the Statutes provides:

“That any non-resident of this Commonwealth, being the operator or owner of any motor vehicle, who shall accept the privilege extended by…