Saxton v. Davis

Ruffin, Presiding Judge.

Following an automobile collision, Randall Saxton sued Samuel Davis, seeking money damages. Saxton dismissed the complaint without prejudice and filed a renewal action. After Saxton was unable to locate Davis, the trial court ordered service by publication, which service was perfected. Davis then answered the suit, asserting insufficient service of process as a defense. Davis moved to dismiss the complaint, and the trial court granted the motion. Specifically, the trial court found that Saxton failed to obtain in personam jurisdiction over Davis and that Saxton was…