Lindsay v. . Short

“The right to dismiss an action for want of jurisdiction by entering a special appearance for the purpose is imbedded in our procedure.” Smith v. Haughton, 206 N. C., 587.

It is provided by the statute, section 491 (a), N. C. Code of 1935. (Micbie), that the acceptance by a nonresident of the right and privilege to operate a motor vehicle on the public highways of the State “shall be deemed, equivalent to the appointment by such nonresident of the Commissioner of Revenue . . . to be bis true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served all summonses or other lawful process in any action or…