Cook v. Starkey

TUCKETT, Justice:

Plaintiff initiated these proceedings in the District Court of Weber County, seeking to' recover for the wrongful death of her son, Perris Zan Winn. A complaint was filed on November 15, 1973, but no summons was issued. On November 8, 1974, an amended complaint was filed and a summons issued on November 19, 1974, and served on the 14th day of April, 1975. The State of Utah answered the complaint, and on stipulation of the parties the action as to the State of Utah was dismissed. The other defendants appeared specially and moved the court to dismiss the complaint on the…