Williams v. Citibank (South Dakota), N.A.

Larry D. Vaught, Judge.

Appellant Carolyn Williams appeals from a default judgment entered against her in Phillips County Circuit Court. We reverse and dismiss.

On March 27, 2000, appellee Citibank sued Williams for $3547.18 due on an account. A summons was issued for Williams, but Citibank was unable to serve her. On the 121st day after the complaint was filed, Citibank asked the trial court to extend the time for service. The trial court granted an extension, and Williams was served within the extended period.

Twenty-two days after Williams was served, she moved to dismiss Citibank’s complaint…