Anson v. Tyree

The issue presented in this appeal is whether service upon the Secretary of State as statutory agent under R.C. 2703.20 is in conflict with Civ. R. 4.4(A). We hold that R.C. 2703.20 does not conflict with Civ. R. 4.4(A), and thus affirm in part and reverse in part the judgment of the court of appeals.

R.C. 2703.20 reads, in pertinent part, as follows:

“Any nonresident of this state, being the operator or owner of any motor vehicle, who accepts the privilege extended by the laws of this state to nonresident operators and owners, of operating a motor vehicle or of having the same operated, within…