Roth v. Jackson

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Sullivan, S. J. A. D.

This appeal involves the issue of whether service of process in a county district court action can be made upon a defendant who is a resident of this State by registered mail, addressed to his dwelling house or usual place of abode in this State, where it appears that despite *548diligent inquiry and effort defendant cannot be served personally at such address.

As a result of a two-ear automobile accident, plaintiffs Donald Roth, the owner of one of the vehicles, and his wife Arlene, who was a passenger at the time, commenced an action…