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COA Clarifies the Proper Standard for Substituting John Doe Defendants and the Correct Standard for Determining Personal Jurisdiction on a Motion to Dismiss
In Monroe v. Mayfield Self Me-064 Storage , the Court of Appeals recently tackled two key procedural issues: (1) the proper method for...

Annie Seay
Jan 28, 2025
Court of Appeals Offers "Collusion" Definition for Vanishing Venue Disputes
The Court of Appeals of Georgia has stated – for the first time – a definition of collusion in the context of vanishing venue. Proof of...

Samuel A. Mullman
Sep 23, 2024
COA Reviews Alternative Service on LLC's Registered Agent/Office
The Georgia Civil Practice Act allows for service of an entity via its registered agent. O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4 (e) (1). However, there are...

Samuel A. Mullman
Mar 28, 2023
Notice of Suit Does Not Waive Defense of Lack of Service
The Court of Appeals of Georgia ruled that notice of a lawsuit does not waive the defense of lack of service. IMC Construction Company,...

Samuel A. Mullman
Oct 18, 2022
Court of Appeals Discusses Applicability of O.C.G.A. §§ 9-11-37 (a)(4) and (b)(2) to Non-Parties
The Court of Appeals clarified that O.C.G.A. § 9-11-37 (a) (4), which authorizes an award of attorney’s fees in connection with a motion...

Samuel A. Mullman
Aug 4, 2022
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