S. Donald Norton Properties, Inc. v. Triangle Pacific, Inc.

Smith, Justice.

This case deals with a constitutional challenge to the method of service of process on corporations, OCGA § 14-2-62.

In 1982, a dispute arose between S. Donald Norton Properties, Inc., appellant, and Triangle Pacific, Inc., appellee, in which appellee claimed appellant owed it $8,120 under a sales contract. Counsel for both parties tried to reach an agreement, but negotiations broke down and appellee filed suit in Cobb County Superior Court seeking the disputed amount. Appellee attempted service of process upon the registered agent of appellant at the registered address. When…