Morris v. Haren

Paul Morris appeals from the district court’s judgment dismissing his suit against Michael Ray Harén for lack of jurisdiction. We affirm.-

Morris originally brought suit in Georgia state court. On April 20, 1992, after beginning the trial, Morris announced in court that he intended to dismiss his case. Although this announcement ended the trial, Morris did not file a written dismissal with the state court until April 27,1992. Morris refiled his claim in federal district court in July 1992; however, service of process was not obtained on Harén until October 27, 1992. The district court…