Hayman v. Sitmar Cruises, Inc.

Opinion

HOFFMAN, J. *

Introduction

Plaintiff and appellant Clarice Hayman (appellant) appeals from a judgment entered against her and in favor of defendants and respondents Sitmar Cruises, Inc. (Sitmar) and Princess Cruises, Inc. (Princess) (Sitmar and Princess are referred to collectively as respondents) after the grant of respondents’ motion for summary judgment on the ground appellant’s action was barred for her failure to effect service within one year. We reverse the judgment.

Statement of Facts and Procedural History

On July 19, 1988, appellant, a passenger aboard the cruise ship Fairwind, 1…