Becker v. Star Auto, Inc.

SNELL, Judge.

Plaintiffs Beckers purchased a Sprinter motor home on February 9, 1977, which allegedly malfunctioned on February 23, 1977. On February 9, 1982, Beckers filed a petition seeking damages for personal injury, loss of consortium, and property damage arising out of the vehicle malfunction. Beckers made no attempt to serve any of the four defendants at that time.

On August 28, 1983, Beckers received a try-or-dismiss notice pursuant to Iowa R.Civ.P. 215.1. Beckers moved for a continuance stating in the motion:

1. That since the time of filing of this lawsuit the plaintiffs have had…