Byrd v. Byrd

Jordan, Chief Justice.

Certiorari was granted to reiterate the principles recently summarized in Austin v. Austin, 245 Ga. 487 (265 SE2d 788) (1980), pertaining to service of process by mail in lieu of service by the sheriff in proceedings subsequent to a final judgment and decree of divorce. Byrd v. Byrd, 156 Ga. App. 655 (274 SE2d 167) (1980).

Divorce proceedings between Annie and Fred Byrd terminated on March 6, 1979, in a final judgment and decree of divorce that resolved certain financial matters. Thereafter, on August 30, 1979, while no other proceedings were pending between the parties,…