The superior court of the county where goods are received for shipment by an express company doing business in this state or the superior court of the county where goods are to be delivered by such a company, shall have jurisdiction over that company, and the judgment shall bind all the property of that company.
History. Ga. L. 1862-63, p. 162, § 2; Ga. L. 1865-66, p. 222, § 1; Code 1868, § 3333; Code 1873, § 3410; Code 1882, § 3410; Civil Code 1895, § 2004; Civil Code 1910, § 2385; Code 1933, § 41-201.
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For note discussing problems with venue in Georgia, and proposing statutory revisions to improve the resolution of venue questions, see 9 Ga. St. B.J. 254 (1972).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation
Chapter 9 - Transportation of Freight and Passengers Generally
§ 46-9-230. Manner of Incorporation of Express Companies
§ 46-9-231. Organization of Express Companies
§ 46-9-232. Location of Principal Office
§ 46-9-233. Powers of Express Companies Generally
§ 46-9-234. Venue; Binding Effect of Judgment
§ 46-9-235. Service of Process; Effect of Judgment
§ 46-9-236. Posting of Name of President or Chief Officer of Express Company