Price v. Northwestern Mutual Life Ins.

Gregory, Justice:

Northern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Moss Creek Development Corporation appeal from an order of the circuit court refusing to dismiss the actions on the ground the complaints were not timely filed after service of Summonses (Complaints not Served).1 We reverse.

On or about October 23 and 26,1981, appellants were served with Summonses (Complaints not Served). A member of the Georgia Bar contacted respondent’s counsel by telephone and, by letter dated November 3,1981, demanded the complaints pursuant to S. C. Code Ann. § 15-13-230 (1976).

On January 8, 1982, the complaints…