Marsh v. Wright Memorial Mortuary

Pope, Judge.

Plaintiff Lonzetta Marsh filed this action against Wright Memorial Mortuary alleging she had been injured in an automobile accident which occurred during a funeral procession conducted by the mortuary. The evidence shows the mortuary is a proprietorship solely owned by Joe Wright. It is undisputed that Joe Wright was never personally served. Instead, the complaint was served at Mr. Wright’s place of business upon his daughter, who does not reside with him. The mortuary (which we note is not a proper legal entity and therefore cannot be a defendant in this case, but for…