Nosal v. Collett

This appeal questions an order of the superior court quashing service of process and abating a personal injury action.

Ruth Nosal filed a complaint in superior court on October 21, 1965, alleging that she had sustained personal injuries and property damage as a result of a two-car collision on October 28, 1963. After the action was filed, plaintiff’s counsel learned that the defendants had left the jurisdiction of the State of Arizona and were believed to be residing in the vicinity of San Diego, California. Plaintiff’s counsel subsequently filed an affidavit stating on information and belief…