Rovema Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH v. Deloach

Johnson, Judge.

We granted the interlocutory application of Rovema Verpackungsmaschinen, GmbH (“Rovema GmbH”), a German corporation. Rovema GmbH contends the trial court erred in denying its motion to dismiss Robert and Charlise Deloach’s motion for entry of default judgment against it based on lack of service. We agree.

Defendant Rovema Corporation (“Rovema Corp.”) is a Georgia corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Rovema GmbH. Defendant Rovema Packaging Machines, L.P. (“Rovema L.P.”) is a Georgia limited partnership owned by Rovema Corp. and a German citizen. Robert Deloach was injured…