Finlon v. W & J Factors, Inc.

Andrews, Presiding Judge.

Kenneth C. Finlon appeals from a judgment against him and in favor of W & J Factors, Inc. in a collection action. He claims the trial court erred by denying his motion to dismiss for lack of service of process. Because the record shows that Finlon was not properly served with the action, we reverse.

Instead of serving Finlon personally with the summons and complaint, the specially appointed process server attempted to serve *755Finlon pursuant to OCGA § 9-11-4 (e) (7), which provides that the defendant may be served “by leaving copies [of the summons and complaint] at the…