Thomas v. Johnson

Andrews, Judge.

Johnson et al. sued Thomas for damages allegedly sustained in an automobile accident. Thomas filed an answer preserving the defenses of lack of personal jurisdiction and defective service of process. He moved for summary judgment and dismissal on grounds that the statute of limitation has expired, and he has never been properly served with the action. We granted this interlocutory appeal to review the trial court’s December 9, 1991 order denying Thomas’ motions.

The accident occurred on July 16, 1989, and suit was filed on June 18, 1991. A two-year statute of limitation applies.…