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. MullmanSep 22, 2022When A Statute of Limitations Begins to Run Must be Analyzed Separately For Each Claim AssertedThe Supreme Court of Georgia has clarified that when a statute of limitations begins to run is contingent on the underlying elements of...
Samuel A. MullmanJun 1, 2022COA Muddies the Waters on Good Faith Basis of Offer of SettlementAn offer of settlement for $3,000.00 on a $40,000.00 claim was found to not be made in good faith despite the defendant in the case...