Stephens v. Shields

Phipps, Judge.

Judith Stephens appeals the trial court’s dismissal of her renewal action in this automobile accident case. She argues that the court improperly ruled that her original suit was void because she had failed to personally serve the defendant before voluntarily dismissing the suit. Because the trial court ruled correctly, we affirm.

The relevant facts are not in dispute. On March 18, 2003, Stephens sued Yolanda Shields in the State Court of DeKalb County for personal injuries allegedly resulting from a March 26, 2001 collision. Stephens did not personally serve Shields with a copy…