Lydick v. Smith

The issue presented in these motor vehicle negligence actions is whether plaintiffs James and Jean Lydick effectively served process upon defendant Ryle Smith, a resident of Iowa. Plaintiffs attempted to serve process upon the defendant pursuant to section 25-530, R. R. S. 1943, which provides for service upon the Secretary of State of Nebraska and notice of such service to the defendant by mail. The defendant entered special appearances, objecting to the jurisdiction of the District Court over his person on the ground that plaintiffs’ attempted service of process pursuant to section 25-530,…