Samuel A. MullmanSep 23Court of Appeals Offers "Collusion" Definition for Vanishing Venue DisputesThe 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. MullmanMar 28, 2023COA Reviews Alternative Service on LLC's Registered Agent/OfficeThe 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. MullmanOct 18, 2022Notice of Suit Does Not Waive Defense of Lack of ServiceThe 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. MullmanAug 4, 2022Court of Appeals Discusses Applicability of O.C.G.A. §§ 9-11-37 (a)(4) and (b)(2) to Non-PartiesThe 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. MullmanJun 13, 2022No Apex Doctrine in Georgia but All Factors of Apex Doctrine Should Be ConsideredThe Supreme Court of Georgia issued a decision on whether or not the Apex Doctrine is adopted in Georgia when a party seeks the...