Braziel v. Hunter

Nichols, Judge.

1. “In all applications for a new trial the opposite party shall be served with a copy of the rule nisi, unless such copy is waived.” Code § 70-306; McMullen v. Citizens Bank, 123 Ga. 400 (1) (51 S. E. 342); Smedley v. Williams, 112 Ga. 114 (37 S. E. 111).

2. Personal service is required where service of the rule nisi, in connection with the motion for new trial, is not waived. Jones v. Fox, 49 Ga. App. 573 (176 S. E. 530); Petty v. Complete Auto Transit, Inc., 215 Ga. 66 (3) (108 S. E. 2d 697).

3. A judgment dismissing a motion for new trial, on motion of the respondent made at…