Greene v. Stone

Leon Greene appeals from an order of the trial court denying a motion to quash service of process. He alleges as error that individual service was never made upon him and, therefore, the trial court had no jurisdiction. We agree and reverse.

Deborah and Robert Stone, plaintiffs below, filed an action against Dr. Greene and others alleging medical malpractice. The first complaint named Dr. Leon N. Greene, d/b/a Leon N. Greene, P.A. The summons and complaint were served by way of corporate service upon Dr. Greene’s nurse. The P.A. appeared and moved for summary judgment, alleging that the…