Nelson v. Weiss

Jim Hannah, Chief Justice.

Appellant Rholan Nelson brings this appeal following dismissal with prejudice of his medical-malpractice complaint against appellee John Weiss, M.D., and John Does 1-5. Nelson contends that his complaint was timely filed pursuant to Rule 4(i) of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure as good cause was shown for an extension of time in which to obtain service. He further argues that he had a right to rely on the circuit court’s extension order because he believed that he had submitted good cause for requesting the extension of time and because he obtained service of…