EMERSON v. BRIDGFORTH

No. CA 80-235.

608 S.W.2d 47 (1980)

Billy G. EMERSON, Appellant, v. John D. BRIDGFORTH and Knox Kinney, Co-Administrators of The Estate of Jack B. Lancaster, Deceased, Appellees.

Court of Appeals of Arkansas.

December 3, 1980.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ray & Donovan, Marianna, for appellant.


NEWBERN, Judge.

The question presented is whether leaving a complaint and summons with the son of the appellant (who was also the appellant's employee) at the appellant's business address constituted valid service of process upon the appellant. We hold it did not.

The appellees filed a complaint alleging the appellant owed a sum of money, evidenced by a promissory note, to the estate they represent. The complaint and summons were handed to the appellant's...

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