Parker v. Southern Railway Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1ConcurrenceStephens, P. J.
I concur in the conclusion that the courts of Georgia have jurisdiction to entertain this suit against the Southern Eailway, a non-resident of the State of Georgia, on a cause of action arising in another State. I concur on the ground that the cause of action is transitory, and that suit can be maintained in a State court having jurisdiction of the subject-matter where the defendant is found in the State of Georgia and has been served. A corporation, as an individual, when found within the jurisdiction of the State, may be sued in personam in the courts of that State, by either a resident or…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Reeves v. Southern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Louisiana State Rice Milling Co. v. Mente & Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1931
- Hawkins v. Fidelity & Casualty Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- McCorkle v. Pullman Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1939